In-Home Hospice Support in Inverness Highlands South, FL

Local figures

Hospice Support in Inverness Highlands South, FL: the local picture

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Inverness Highlands South ZIP codes

236

residents 85 or older (3.2% of all residents)

25%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (26% in Citrus County)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Citrus County)

Medicare lists 4 hospices whose service area includes Inverness Highlands South ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Hph Hospice in Brooksville (21 mi) and Hospice Of Marion County Inc in Ocala (26 mi).

491 Inverness Highlands South residents 65 or older live alone (25% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Inverness Highlands South compared with Citrus County and Florida

Census figure	Inverness Highlands South	Citrus County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	4.0%	2.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	4.2%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	27%	36%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,757	$49,674	—

Older residents in towns around Inverness Highlands South

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Inverness, FL	3.0 mi	3,281	49%
Inverness Highlands North, FL	5.0 mi	566	42%
Floral City, FL	6.8 mi	2,144	22%
Citrus Hills, FL	8.2 mi	5,187	15%
Lecanto, FL	10.0 mi	1,766	19%
Beverly Hills, FL	11 mi	3,063	38%

Hospices serving Inverness Highlands South

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hph Hospice	Brooksville, FL	21 mi	(866) 940-0962
Hospice Of Marion County Inc	Ocala, FL	26 mi	(352) 873-7400
Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc	Tavares, FL	37 mi	(352) 343-1341
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	109 mi	(321) 751-6671

Straight-line miles from the center of Inverness Highlands South. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Inverness Highlands South

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,896 monthly median income of Inverness Highlands South households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see How to get paid to take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Hospice Support in Inverness Highlands South: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Inverness Highlands South?

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,896 monthly median income of Inverness Highlands South households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.