Hospice Support in Kennett, MO: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Kennett, MO: the local picture

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Kennett ZIP codes

227

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

29%

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (48% in Dunklin County)

Medicare lists 6 hospices whose service area includes Kennett ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Legacy Hospice, LLC in Kennett (0.1 mi) and Vna Hospice in Kennett (0.1 mi).

563 Kennett residents 65 or older live alone (29% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Kennett compared with Dunklin County and Missouri

Census figure	Kennett	Dunklin County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	48%	34%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	10%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	14%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,981	$37,659	—

Older residents in towns around Kennett

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Piggott, AR	13 mi	664	53%
Gosnell, AR	20 mi	425	44%
Caruthersville, MO	22 mi	894	31%
Blytheville, AR	23 mi	2,302	35%
Portageville, MO	23 mi	387	36%
Malden, MO	25 mi	753	38%

Hospices serving Kennett

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Legacy Hospice, LLC	Kennett, MO	0.1 mi	(573) 888-4946
Vna Hospice	Kennett, MO	0.1 mi	(573) 888-5892
Elara Caring	Dexter, MO	38 mi	(573) 614-4000
Crown Hospice	Poplar Bluff, MO	42 mi	(573) 840-5029
St Bernards Regional Med Ctr H	Jonesboro, AR	46 mi	(870) 972-4507
Elite Hospice	Sikeston, MO	52 mi	(573) 472-6163

Straight-line miles from the center of Kennett. 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 Kennett

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 38% of the $3,582 monthly median income of Kennett 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 Kennett: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Kennett?

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 38% of the $3,582 monthly median income of Kennett 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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