Hospice Support in Middlebury, VT: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Middlebury, VT: the local picture

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Middlebury ZIP codes

269

residents 85 or older (3.7% of all residents)

31%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Addison County)

Medicare lists 2 hospices whose service area includes Middlebury ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Addison County Hha Hospice in Middlebury (1.3 mi) and Bayada Hospice in Rutland (29 mi).

395 Middlebury residents 65 or older live alone (31% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Middlebury compared with Addison County and Vermont

Census figure	Middlebury	Addison County	Vermont
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	2.2%	2.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.0%	3.4%	4.9%
Residents 65 or older	20%	23%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.3%	5.8%	8.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$90,186	$69,388	—

Older residents in towns around Middlebury

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Vergennes, VT	12 mi	554	51%
Ticonderoga, NY	17 mi	752	39%
Shelburne, VT	27 mi	1,951	20%
Northfield, VT	27 mi	613	46%
Rutland, VT	29 mi	4,112	36%
Fair Haven, VT	29 mi	474	28%

Hospices serving Middlebury

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Addison County Hha Hospice	Middlebury, VT	1.3 mi	(802) 388-7259
Bayada Hospice	Rutland, VT	29 mi	(802) 857-5030

Straight-line miles from the center of Middlebury. 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 Middlebury

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $7,516 monthly median income of Middlebury households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 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 Middlebury: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Middlebury?

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $7,516 monthly median income of Middlebury households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 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.

In-Home Hospice Support in Middlebury, VT