Hospice Support in Larch Way, WA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Larch Way, WA: the local picture

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Larch Way ZIP codes

29

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

19%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Snohomish County)

Medicare lists 13 hospices whose service area includes Larch Way ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Bristol Hospice - Snohomish County in Lynnwood (1.3 mi) and Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Snohomish County in Lynnwood (1.5 mi).

111 Larch Way residents 65 or older live alone (19% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Larch Way compared with Snohomish County and Washington

Census figure	Larch Way	Snohomish County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	26%	26%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.6%	8.2%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	9.1%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$121,635	$69,352	—

Older residents in towns around Larch Way

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Martha Lake, WA	0.9 mi	2,391	17%
North Lynnwood, WA	1.3 mi	2,176	35%
Alderwood Manor, WA	2.1 mi	1,547	24%
Lake Stickney, WA	2.3 mi	1,561	35%
Lynnwood, WA	2.4 mi	6,715	38%
Mill Creek, WA	2.5 mi	3,141	36%

Hospices serving Larch Way

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice - Snohomish County	Lynnwood, WA	1.3 mi	(425) 521-6939
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Snohomish County	Lynnwood, WA	1.5 mi	(425) 988-2500
Continuum Care Of Snohomish, LLC	Lynnwood, WA	3.0 mi	(510) 499-9977
Eden Hospice	Lynnwood, WA	3.0 mi	(425) 448-7607
Alpha Hospice	Everett, WA	4.4 mi	(425) 595-3059
Providence At Home With Compassus, Snohomish County	Everett, WA	7.0 mi	(425) 261-4800

Straight-line miles from the center of Larch Way. 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 Larch Way

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 20% of the $10,136 monthly median income of Larch Way 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 Larch Way: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Larch Way?

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 20% of the $10,136 monthly median income of Larch Way 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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