Hospice Support in LaGrange, GA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in LaGrange, GA: the local picture

22

Medicare-certified hospices serve LaGrange ZIP codes

870

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

40%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (28% in Troup County)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Troup County)

Medicare lists 22 hospices whose service area includes LaGrange ZIP codes, the nearest offices being West Georgia Hospice in Lagrange (2.1 mi) and Chattahoochee Hospice Inc in Valley (17 mi).

1,722 LaGrange residents 65 or older live alone (40% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

LaGrange compared with Troup County and Georgia

Census figure	LaGrange	Troup County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	28%	26%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	39%	34%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.5%	8.0%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	15%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	15%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,349	$42,987	—

Older residents in towns around LaGrange

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
West Point, GA	11 mi	349	31%
Hogansville, GA	12 mi	437	40%
Lanett, AL	15 mi	1,163	18%
Huguley, AL	17 mi	523	18%
Valley, AL	18 mi	1,645	34%
Grantville, GA	19 mi	369	23%

Hospices serving LaGrange

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
West Georgia Hospice	Lagrange, GA	2.1 mi	(706) 845-3905
Chattahoochee Hospice Inc	Valley, AL	17 mi	(334) 756-8043
Affinis Hospice	Newnan, GA	27 mi	(404) 832-4232
Gentiva	Newnan, GA	32 mi	(770) 502-1104
Amedisys Hospice Care Of Newnan	Newnan, GA	32 mi	(770) 502-3667
Adoration Hospice	Newnan, GA	32 mi	(678) 583-0717

Straight-line miles from the center of LaGrange. 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 LaGrange

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $2,779 monthly median income of LaGrange households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 LaGrange: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in LaGrange?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $2,779 monthly median income of LaGrange households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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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