Hospice Support in Lakeland South, WA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Lakeland South, WA: the local picture

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lakeland South ZIP codes

128

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

24%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in King County)

Medicare lists 13 hospices whose service area includes Lakeland South ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Multicare Hospice in Tacoma (7.5 mi) and Envision Hospice in Tacoma (8.6 mi).

414 Lakeland South residents 65 or older live alone (24% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Lakeland South compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Lakeland South	King County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	28%	26%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.9%	7.3%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	13%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.0%	9.3%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,979	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Lakeland South

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Algona, WA	1.7 mi	205	32%
Pacific, WA	1.8 mi	853	20%
Milton, WA	2.3 mi	1,157	39%
Edgewood, WA	3.0 mi	1,809	29%
Federal Way, WA	3.5 mi	14,965	23%
Auburn, WA	4.0 mi	10,676	28%

Hospices serving Lakeland South

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Multicare Hospice	Tacoma, WA	7.5 mi	(253) 301-6400
Envision Hospice	Tacoma, WA	8.6 mi	(360) 350-4875
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pierce County	Tacoma, WA	11 mi	(517) 256-0946
Puget Sound Hospice	Tacoma, WA	11 mi	(253) 581-9410
Franciscan Hospice	University Place, WA	12 mi	(253) 534-7000
Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice Care, Puget Sound	Tukwila, WA	15 mi	(206) 320-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Lakeland 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 Lakeland South

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $5,998 monthly median income of Lakeland South households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 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 Lakeland South: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Lakeland South?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $5,998 monthly median income of Lakeland South households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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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