Hospice Support in Milford, NH: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Milford, NH: the local picture

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Milford ZIP codes

284

residents 85 or older (3.2% of all residents)

37%

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

34%

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

Medicare lists 9 hospices whose service area includes Milford ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Home Health & Hospice Care in Merrimack (8.7 mi) and Lilycare Of New Hampshire LLC in Bedford (11 mi).

543 Milford residents 65 or older live alone (37% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Milford compared with Hillsborough County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Milford	Hillsborough County	New Hampshire
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	28%	27%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.4%	5.4%	5.0%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	6.9%	7.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,678	$66,323	—

Older residents in towns around Milford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
East Merrimack, NH	10 mi	1,081	41%
Nashua, NH	11 mi	15,436	33%
Hudson, NH	13 mi	1,492	21%
Goffstown, NH	14 mi	516	33%
Pinardville, NH	14 mi	900	49%
Peterborough, NH	15 mi	891	42%

Hospices serving Milford

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Home Health & Hospice Care	Merrimack, NH	8.7 mi	(603) 882-2941
Lilycare Of New Hampshire LLC	Bedford, NH	11 mi	(202) 706-4460
Brookhaven Hospice Of New Hampshire LLC	Bedford, NH	11 mi	(603) 601-7052
Amedisys Hospice Care	Bedford, NH	11 mi	(603) 421-0414
Compassus - Greater Manchester	Bedford, NH	11 mi	(603) 606-7974
Pathways Healthcare, LLC	Londonderry, NH	16 mi	(800) 939-1855

Straight-line miles from the center of Milford. 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 Milford

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,890 monthly median income of Milford households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire'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 Milford: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Milford?

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,890 monthly median income of Milford households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire'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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