Hospice Support in Morrison, IL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Morrison, IL: the local picture

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Morrison ZIP codes

166

residents 85 or older (4.4% of all residents)

30%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (32% in Whiteside County)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Whiteside County)

Medicare lists 13 hospices whose service area includes Morrison ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Rock River Hospice And Home in Sterling (13 mi) and Gaffey Home Nursing & Hospice, Inc in Sterling (13 mi).

222 Morrison residents 65 or older live alone (30% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Morrison compared with Whiteside County and Illinois

Census figure	Morrison	Whiteside County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.9%	6.5%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.2%	8.9%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,318	$51,622	—

Older residents in towns around Morrison

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Fulton, IL	11 mi	826	31%
Sterling, IL	14 mi	3,219	42%
Rock Falls, IL	14 mi	1,675	39%
Clinton, IA	15 mi	5,189	38%
Camanche, IA	16 mi	889	25%
Savanna, IL	22 mi	680	59%

Hospices serving Morrison

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Rock River Hospice And Home	Sterling, IL	13 mi	(815) 288-3673
Gaffey Home Nursing & Hospice, Inc	Sterling, IL	13 mi	(815) 626-3467
Mercyone Genesis	Bettendorf, IA	33 mi	(563) 421-5100
Heartland Hospice Davenport	Davenport, IA	34 mi	(563) 359-3540
Serenity Hospice And Home	Oregon, IL	35 mi	(815) 732-2499
Beacon Of Hope Hospice	Davenport, IA	37 mi	(563) 391-6933

Straight-line miles from the center of Morrison. 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 Morrison

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,943 monthly median income of Morrison households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Morrison: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Morrison?

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,943 monthly median income of Morrison households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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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