Hospice Support in Litchfield, MN: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Litchfield, MN: the local picture

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Litchfield ZIP codes

291

residents 85 or older (4.4% of all residents)

45%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in Meeker County)

37%

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

Medicare lists 10 hospices whose service area includes Litchfield ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Centracare Hospice in Willmar (26 mi) and Divine Hospice Care in Willmar (26 mi).

601 Litchfield residents 65 or older live alone (45% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Litchfield compared with Meeker County and Minnesota

Census figure	Litchfield	Meeker County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	6.2%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	22%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	11%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,593	$48,934	—

Older residents in towns around Litchfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Cokato, MN	17 mi	508	45%
Hutchinson, MN	18 mi	3,291	32%
Paynesville, MN	20 mi	682	24%
Annandale, MN	22 mi	864	26%
Cold Spring, MN	24 mi	847	54%
Willmar, MN	26 mi	4,021	35%

Hospices serving Litchfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Centracare Hospice	Willmar, MN	26 mi	(320) 231-4470
Divine Hospice Care	Willmar, MN	26 mi	(320) 231-9757
Moments Hospice	Saint Cloud, MN	33 mi	(320) 372-4300
St Croix Hospice	St. Cloud, MN	33 mi	(320) 201-5930
Triniti Hospice	Elk River, MN	48 mi	(763) 241-0654
Brighton Hospice	Saint Louis Park, MN	59 mi	(952) 856-2212

Straight-line miles from the center of Litchfield. 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 Litchfield

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 51% of the $3,133 monthly median income of Litchfield households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Litchfield: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Litchfield?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 51% of the $3,133 monthly median income of Litchfield households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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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