Hospice Support in Malden, MO: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Malden, MO: the local picture

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Malden ZIP codes

33

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

38%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (32% in Dunklin County)

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (48% in Dunklin County)

Medicare lists 6 hospices whose service area includes Malden ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Elara Caring in Dexter (13 mi) and Legacy Hospice, LLC in Kennett (25 mi).

255 Malden residents 65 or older live alone (38% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Malden compared with Dunklin County and Missouri

Census figure	Malden	Dunklin County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	48%	34%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	18%	10%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	14%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,020	$37,659	—

Older residents in towns around Malden

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Dexter, MO	13 mi	1,646	35%
Piggott, AR	19 mi	664	53%
Portageville, MO	20 mi	387	36%
New Madrid, MO	25 mi	560	42%
Kennett, MO	25 mi	2,130	29%
Poplar Bluff, MO	26 mi	3,268	39%

Hospices serving Malden

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elara Caring	Dexter, MO	13 mi	(573) 614-4000
Legacy Hospice, LLC	Kennett, MO	25 mi	(573) 888-4946
Vna Hospice	Kennett, MO	25 mi	(573) 888-5892
Crown Hospice	Poplar Bluff, MO	26 mi	(573) 840-5029
Elite Hospice	Sikeston, MO	31 mi	(573) 472-6163
Preferred Hospice Of Missouri	Farmington, MO	84 mi	(573) 614-4774

Straight-line miles from the center of Malden. 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 Malden

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $3,002 monthly median income of Malden households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid caregiver.

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 Malden: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Malden?

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $3,002 monthly median income of Malden households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 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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