Hospice Support in Murphysboro, IL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Murphysboro, IL: the local picture

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Murphysboro ZIP codes

203

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

61%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (33% in Jackson County)

44%

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

Medicare lists 3 hospices whose service area includes Murphysboro ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Residential Hospice Of Southern Illinois in Marion (22 mi) and Hospice Of Southern Illinois, Inc in Belleville (63 mi).

875 Murphysboro residents 65 or older live alone (61% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Murphysboro compared with Jackson County and Illinois

Census figure	Murphysboro	Jackson County	Illinois
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	61%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	39%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	16%	10%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	22%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	11%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,838	$49,679	—

Older residents in towns around Murphysboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Carbondale, IL	6.7 mi	2,202	32%
Carterville, IL	14 mi	985	41%
Herrin, IL	17 mi	2,336	35%
Du Quoin, IL	17 mi	1,071	31%
Christopher, IL	21 mi	694	50%
Marion, IL	21 mi	3,963	38%

Hospices serving Murphysboro

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Residential Hospice Of Southern Illinois	Marion, IL	22 mi	(800) 358-8227
Hospice Of Southern Illinois, Inc	Belleville, IL	63 mi	(618) 235-1703
Breeze Hospice	Shiloh, IL	63 mi	(618) 416-6410

Straight-line miles from the center of Murphysboro. 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 Murphysboro

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 68% of the $2,320 monthly median income of Murphysboro 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 Murphysboro: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Murphysboro?

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 68% of the $2,320 monthly median income of Murphysboro 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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