Hospice Support in Mason, MI: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Mason, MI: the local picture

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Mason ZIP codes

218

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

40%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (35% in Ingham County)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Ingham County)

Medicare lists 18 hospices whose service area includes Mason ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Heartland Hospice (Mason) in Okemos (8.7 mi) and Hospice Of Lansing in Lansing (9.9 mi).

622 Mason residents 65 or older live alone (40% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Mason compared with Ingham County and Michigan

Census figure	Mason	Ingham County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	35%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.4%	4.9%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.4%	8.9%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,762	$58,213	—

Older residents in towns around Mason

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Holt, MI	6.2 mi	4,518	31%
Okemos, MI	9.0 mi	3,750	22%
Williamston, MI	11 mi	680	46%
Lansing, MI	11 mi	15,396	42%
Eaton Rapids, MI	12 mi	902	35%
East Lansing, MI	12 mi	4,105	34%

Hospices serving Mason

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice (Mason)	Okemos, MI	8.7 mi	(517) 244-0404
Hospice Of Lansing	Lansing, MI	9.9 mi	(517) 882-4500
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Lansing, LLC	East Lansing, MI	11 mi	(517) 580-7530
Sparrow Hospice Services	Lansing, MI	13 mi	(517) 364-7200
Compassus - Lansing	Lansing, MI	14 mi	(517) 886-8470
Optimal Care Hospice	Jackson, MI	22 mi	(517) 212-2006

Straight-line miles from the center of Mason. 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 Mason

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,564 monthly median income of Mason households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Mason: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Mason?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,564 monthly median income of Mason households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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.

In-Home Hospice Support in Mason, MI