Hospice Support in Moses Lake North, WA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Moses Lake North, WA: the local picture

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Moses Lake North ZIP codes

10

residents 85 or older (0.2% of all residents)

19%

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

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Grant County)

Medicare lists 2 hospices whose service area includes Moses Lake North ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Assured Hospice in Moses Lake (4.2 mi) and Encompass Health Hospice in Omak (85 mi).

102 Moses Lake North residents 65 or older live alone (19% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Moses Lake North compared with Grant County and Washington

Census figure	Moses Lake North	Grant County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	1.3%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	28%	26%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	9.0%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	12%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.2%	10%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,679	$46,220	—

Older residents in towns around Moses Lake North

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Cascade Valley, WA	3.8 mi	750	22%
Moses Lake, WA	5.0 mi	3,475	37%
Ephrata, WA	13 mi	1,151	37%
Warden, WA	20 mi	389	20%
Quincy, WA	25 mi	1,072	29%
Othello, WA	27 mi	734	38%

Hospices serving Moses Lake North

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Assured Hospice	Moses Lake, WA	4.2 mi	(509) 766-2580
Encompass Health Hospice	Omak, WA	85 mi	(509) 422-8621

Straight-line miles from the center of Moses Lake North. 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 Moses Lake North

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 56% of the $3,557 monthly median income of Moses Lake North households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Moses Lake North: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Moses Lake North?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 56% of the $3,557 monthly median income of Moses Lake North households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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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