In-Home Hospice Support in New Port Richey East, FL

Local figures

Hospice Support in New Port Richey East, FL: the local picture

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve New Port Richey East ZIP codes

267

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

43%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in Pasco County)

37%

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

Medicare lists 9 hospices whose service area includes New Port Richey East ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Suncoast Hospice in Palm Harbor (13 mi) and Gulfside Hospice, Inc in Land O Lakes (15 mi).

1,318 New Port Richey East residents 65 or older live alone (43% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

New Port Richey East compared with Pasco County and Florida

Census figure	New Port Richey East	Pasco County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	34%	31%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.9%	6.7%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	27%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,048	$48,950	—

Older residents in towns around New Port Richey East

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
New Port Richey, FL	1.8 mi	5,205	39%
Port Richey, FL	2.0 mi	877	26%
Jasmine Estates, FL	2.3 mi	3,771	28%
Elfers, FL	3.8 mi	2,733	30%
River Ridge, FL	4.2 mi	1,137	18%
Bayonet Point, FL	4.4 mi	7,768	37%

Hospices serving New Port Richey East

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Suncoast Hospice	Palm Harbor, FL	13 mi	(727) 467-7423
Gulfside Hospice, Inc	Land O Lakes, FL	15 mi	(727) 845-5707
Hph Hospice	Brooksville, FL	22 mi	(866) 940-0962
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pasco Coun	Wesley Chapel, FL	22 mi	(813) 364-0311
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pinellas C	Clearwater, FL	23 mi	(727) 270-9800
Lifepath Hospice	Temple Terrace, FL	26 mi	(813) 877-2200

Straight-line miles from the center of New Port Richey East. 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 New Port Richey East

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $3,087 monthly median income of New Port Richey East households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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 How to get paid to take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO.

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 New Port Richey East: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in New Port Richey East?

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $3,087 monthly median income of New Port Richey East households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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.