Hospice Support in London, KY: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in London, KY: the local picture

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve London ZIP codes

175

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

43%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (25% in Laurel County)

57%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Laurel County)

Medicare lists 7 hospices whose service area includes London ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Vna Health At Home 1 in London (3.2 mi) and Hospice Of Lake Cumberland in Somerset (25 mi).

608 London residents 65 or older live alone (43% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

London compared with Laurel County and Kentucky

Census figure	London	Laurel County	Kentucky
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	57%	43%	39%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	23%	13%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	15%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,976	$42,166	—

Older residents in towns around London

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Corbin, KY	12 mi	1,612	31%
Barbourville, KY	20 mi	688	78%
Williamsburg, KY	26 mi	705	35%
Somerset, KY	29 mi	2,488	42%
Berea, KY	35 mi	2,070	27%
Middlesborough, KY	40 mi	1,924	39%

Hospices serving London

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vna Health At Home 1	London, KY	3.2 mi	(606) 877-3950
Hospice Of Lake Cumberland	Somerset, KY	25 mi	(606) 679-4389
Compassionate Care Plus	Richmond, KY	46 mi	(859) 986-1500
Hospice Of The Bluegrass, Inc.	Hazard, KY	51 mi	(606) 439-2111
Hospice Of The Bluegrass, Inc Dba Bluegrass Care N	Lexington, KY	69 mi	(859) 276-5344
Hosparus, Inc	Louisville, KY	117 mi	(502) 456-6200

Straight-line miles from the center of London. 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 London

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $3,081 monthly median income of London households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 London: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in London?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $3,081 monthly median income of London households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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).

More near London

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Other care in London

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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.

In-Home Hospice Support in London, KY