Hospice Support in Marion, IA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Marion, IA: the local picture

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Marion ZIP codes

710

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

30%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (29% in Linn County)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Linn County)

Medicare lists 13 hospices whose service area includes Marion ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Unitypoint Hospice in Cedar Rapids (4.2 mi) and Suncrest Hospice in Cedar Rapids (4.2 mi).

2,188 Marion residents 65 or older live alone (30% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Marion compared with Linn County and Iowa

Census figure	Marion	Linn County	Iowa
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.1%	2.3%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.4%	4.8%	5.1%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.1%	6.5%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,611	$61,583	—

Older residents in towns around Marion

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Robins, IA	5.1 mi	476	6.9%
Hiawatha, IA	5.4 mi	1,068	28%
Cedar Rapids, IA	7.3 mi	22,967	32%
Mount Vernon, IA	12 mi	497	30%
Fairfax, IA	13 mi	400	23%
Center Point, IA	14 mi	356	40%

Hospices serving Marion

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Unitypoint Hospice	Cedar Rapids, IA	4.2 mi	(319) 874-4907
Suncrest Hospice	Cedar Rapids, IA	4.2 mi	(319) 451-6300
Hospice Of Mercy	Hiawatha, IA	4.7 mi	(319) 398-6496
Hospice Compassus - Northeast Iowa	Cedar Rapids, IA	8.2 mi	(319) 362-2500
Care Initiatives Hospice - Cedar Rapids	Cedar Rapids, IA	8.2 mi	(319) 390-4161
Essence Of Life Hospice	Amana, IA	21 mi	(319) 622-3195

Straight-line miles from the center of Marion. 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 Marion

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,384 monthly median income of Marion households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Marion: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Marion?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,384 monthly median income of Marion households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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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