Hospice Support in Lenexa, KS: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Lenexa, KS: the local picture

39

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lenexa ZIP codes

949

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

24%

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

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Johnson County)

Medicare lists 39 hospices whose service area includes Lenexa ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Enhabit Hospice in Lenexa (3.9 mi) and Appl Orchard Hospice Of Kansas Inc in Shawnee (3.9 mi).

2,082 Lenexa 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.

Lenexa compared with Johnson County and Kansas

Census figure	Lenexa	Johnson County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	24%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.5%	4.4%	5.6%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.5%	5.6%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,709	$77,643	—

Older residents in towns around Lenexa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Shawnee, KS	3.6 mi	10,385	26%
Olathe, KS	5.8 mi	19,950	24%
Merriam, KS	6.9 mi	2,070	38%
De Soto, KS	7.4 mi	692	16%
Edwardsville, KS	7.8 mi	756	16%
Overland Park, KS	8.1 mi	33,049	31%

Hospices serving Lenexa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Enhabit Hospice	Lenexa, KS	3.9 mi	(913) 948-8281
Appl Orchard Hospice Of Kansas Inc	Shawnee, KS	3.9 mi	(913) 320-1688
Amedisys Hospice	Lenexa, KS	3.9 mi	(913) 671-6740
Gentiva	Lenexa, KS	3.9 mi	(913) 541-0266
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care	Lenexa, KS	4.5 mi	(913) 722-1631
Faith Hospice Care	Overland Park, KS	5.5 mi	(913) 296-7636

Straight-line miles from the center of Lenexa. 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 Lenexa

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $6,726 monthly median income of Lenexa households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Lenexa: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Lenexa?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $6,726 monthly median income of Lenexa households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 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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