Hospice Support in Medford, WI: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Medford, WI: the local picture

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Medford ZIP codes

231

residents 85 or older (5.2% of all residents)

45%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (28% in Taylor County)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Taylor County)

Medicare lists 7 hospices whose service area includes Medford ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Hope Hospice And Palliative Care in Medford (1.1 mi) and Interim Hospice And Palliative Care in Wausau (33 mi).

469 Medford residents 65 or older live alone (45% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Medford compared with Taylor County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Medford	Taylor County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	5.2%	3.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.6%	3.9%	5.3%
Residents 65 or older	24%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.7%	9.6%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,672	$43,797	—

Older residents in towns around Medford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Merrill, WI	31 mi	2,041	35%
Stanley, WI	32 mi	554	62%
Maine, WI	33 mi	519	21%
Marshfield, WI	34 mi	4,324	38%
Wausau, WI	36 mi	7,741	38%
Rib Mountain, WI	36 mi	1,821	19%

Hospices serving Medford

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hope Hospice And Palliative Care	Medford, WI	1.1 mi	(715) 748-3434
Interim Hospice And Palliative Care	Wausau, WI	33 mi	(715) 842-7707
Aspirus At Home	Wausau, WI	33 mi	(715) 847-2424
St Croix Hospice Wausau	Wausau, WI	33 mi	(715) 318-6607
Compassus Central Wisconsin	Marshfield, WI	34 mi	(715) 301-7270
Heartland Hospice Central Wisconsin	Stevens Point, WI	57 mi	(715) 344-4541

Straight-line miles from the center of Medford. 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 Medford

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,223 monthly median income of Medford households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a 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 Medford: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Medford?

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,223 monthly median income of Medford households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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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