Hospice Support in Jefferson City, MO: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Jefferson City, MO: the local picture

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Jefferson City ZIP codes

1,034

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

38%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (32% in Cole County)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Cole County)

Medicare lists 13 hospices whose service area includes Jefferson City ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Phoenix Home Care And Hospice in Jefferson City (1.9 mi) and Hospice Compassus-Central Missouri in Jefferson City (3.8 mi).

2,585 Jefferson City residents 65 or older live alone (38% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Jefferson City compared with Cole County and Missouri

Census figure	Jefferson City	Cole County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	31%	34%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.8%	5.2%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.7%	7.2%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,151	$59,763	—

Older residents in towns around Jefferson City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Holts Summit, MO	6.5 mi	758	22%
Ashland, MO	17 mi	733	33%
California, MO	22 mi	862	56%
Fulton, MO	23 mi	1,891	40%
Eldon, MO	26 mi	1,058	49%
Columbia, MO	27 mi	14,883	35%

Hospices serving Jefferson City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Jefferson City, MO	1.9 mi	(573) 635-3900
Hospice Compassus-Central Missouri	Jefferson City, MO	3.8 mi	(573) 556-3547
Central Missouri Hospice	Jefferson City, MO	3.8 mi	(573) 681-3750
Three Rivers Hospice Central	Jefferson City, MO	3.8 mi	(573) 635-8084
Gentiva	Jefferson City, MO	3.8 mi	(573) 469-4895
Alternative Hospice Of Western Missouri, LLC	Columbia, MO	27 mi	(573) 345-5001

Straight-line miles from the center of Jefferson City. 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 Jefferson City

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,679 monthly median income of Jefferson City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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 Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid caregiver.

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 Jefferson City: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Jefferson City?

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,679 monthly median income of Jefferson City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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.

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