Hospice Support in Manhattan, KS: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Manhattan, KS: the local picture

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Manhattan ZIP codes

667

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

33%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (30% in Riley County)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Riley County)

Medicare lists 10 hospices whose service area includes Manhattan ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Accord Hospice Of Manhattan LLC in Manhattan (4.2 mi) and Good Shepherd Homecare & Hospice Inc in Manhattan (4.2 mi).

1,639 Manhattan residents 65 or older live alone (33% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Manhattan compared with Riley County and Kansas

Census figure	Manhattan	Riley County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	25%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.9%	3.8%	5.6%
Residents 65 or older	9.9%	10%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.6%	6.8%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,000	$65,417	—

Older residents in towns around Manhattan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Fort Riley, KS	12 mi	0	—
Wamego, KS	16 mi	601	49%
Junction City, KS	17 mi	2,164	36%
St. Marys, KS	29 mi	342	15%
Clay Center, KS	31 mi	989	31%
Abilene, KS	38 mi	1,520	48%

Hospices serving Manhattan

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Accord Hospice Of Manhattan LLC	Manhattan, KS	4.2 mi	(785) 376-0946
Good Shepherd Homecare & Hospice Inc	Manhattan, KS	4.2 mi	(785) 537-0688
Meadowlark Hospice	Clay Center, KS	31 mi	(785) 632-2225
St Croix Hospice	Topeka, KS	48 mi	(785) 256-9632
Elara Caring	Topeka, KS	48 mi	(785) 228-0400
Interim Health Care Of Topeka	Topeka, KS	49 mi	(785) 272-1616

Straight-line miles from the center of Manhattan. 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 Manhattan

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 23% of the $5,750 monthly median income of Manhattan 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 Manhattan: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Manhattan?

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 23% of the $5,750 monthly median income of Manhattan 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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