Hospice Support in Norfolk, NE: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Norfolk, NE: the local picture

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Norfolk ZIP codes

846

residents 85 or older (3.2% of all residents)

34%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (31% in Madison County)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Madison County)

Medicare lists 4 hospices whose service area includes Norfolk ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Aseracare Hospice in Norfolk (0.4 mi) and Faith Health Hospice in Norfolk (0.4 mi).

1,419 Norfolk residents 65 or older live alone (34% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Norfolk compared with Madison County and Nebraska

Census figure	Norfolk	Madison County	Nebraska
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	3.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	31%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.3%	5.6%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	12%	9.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,149	$46,624	—

Older residents in towns around Norfolk

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Wayne, NE	26 mi	734	42%
West Point, NE	39 mi	788	44%
Columbus, NE	41 mi	4,324	35%
Schuyler, NE	44 mi	519	22%
David City, NE	56 mi	568	45%
Dakota Dunes, SD	58 mi	756	7.5%

Hospices serving Norfolk

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aseracare Hospice	Norfolk, NE	0.4 mi	(402) 379-4158
Faith Health Hospice	Norfolk, NE	0.4 mi	(402) 644-7453
Avera @ Home	Yankton, SD	59 mi	(605) 668-8327
St. Croix Hospice	Omaha, NE	86 mi	(402) 609-4818

Straight-line miles from the center of Norfolk. 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 Norfolk

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,762 monthly median income of Norfolk households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska'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 Norfolk: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Norfolk?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,762 monthly median income of Norfolk households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska'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).

More near Norfolk

More senior care near Norfolk

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Other care in Norfolk

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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.

In-Home Hospice Support in Norfolk, NE