Hospice Support in McGregor, TX: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in McGregor, TX: the local picture

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve McGregor ZIP codes

121

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

27%

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in McLennan County)

Medicare lists 14 hospices whose service area includes McGregor ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Bluebonnet Health Services in Waco (13 mi) and Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Texas in Waco (13 mi).

206 McGregor residents 65 or older live alone (27% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

McGregor compared with McLennan County and Texas

Census figure	McGregor	McLennan County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.7%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	37%	35%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.2%	7.2%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	13%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	10%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,971	$56,849	—

Older residents in towns around McGregor

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Woodway, TX	13 mi	2,201	21%
Hewitt, TX	14 mi	3,097	23%
Waco, TX	17 mi	19,292	32%
Troy, TX	17 mi	394	25%
Robinson, TX	18 mi	1,865	18%
Morgan's Point Resort, TX	18 mi	652	27%

Hospices serving McGregor

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bluebonnet Health Services	Waco, TX	13 mi	(254) 751-1790
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Texas	Waco, TX	13 mi	(254) 756-0404
Magnolia Hospice	Waco, TX	16 mi	(254) 741-6570
Alamo Hospice Of Waco	Waco, TX	16 mi	(254) 313-0072
Gentiva	Waco, TX	16 mi	(254) 399-0963
Providence Hospice	Waco, TX	16 mi	(254) 399-9099

Straight-line miles from the center of McGregor. 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 McGregor

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $4,498 monthly median income of McGregor households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas'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 STAR+PLUS in Texas: using consumer directed services to pay a family 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 McGregor: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in McGregor?

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $4,498 monthly median income of McGregor households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas'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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