Hospice Support in Oakland, ME: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Oakland, ME: the local picture

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Oakland ZIP codes

40

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

24%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (29% in Kennebec County)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Kennebec County)

Medicare lists 6 hospices whose service area includes Oakland ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Mainegeneral Community Care in Waterville (4.4 mi) and Constellation Hospice, Constellation Health Services in Augusta (16 mi).

95 Oakland residents 65 or older live alone (24% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Oakland compared with Kennebec County and Maine

Census figure	Oakland	Kennebec County	Maine
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.1%	2.3%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.3%	4.4%	4.8%
Residents 65 or older	14%	21%	22%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.2%	8.0%	9.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,625	$51,898	—

Older residents in towns around Oakland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Waterville, ME	2.3 mi	3,131	35%
Winslow, ME	4.8 mi	1,114	30%
Augusta, ME	15 mi	4,103	53%
Skowhegan, ME	16 mi	1,748	33%
Madison, ME	19 mi	612	37%
Hallowell, ME	19 mi	860	31%

Hospices serving Oakland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mainegeneral Community Care	Waterville, ME	4.4 mi	(207) 861-6200
Constellation Hospice, Constellation Health Services	Augusta, ME	16 mi	(207) 370-6470
Andwell Health Partners	Lewiston, ME	40 mi	(207) 777-7740
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Auburn, ME	41 mi	(207) 784-4242
Gentiva	Brewer, ME	50 mi	(207) 573-7012
Northern Light Home Care & Hospice	South Portland, ME	70 mi	(800) 757-3326

Straight-line miles from the center of Oakland. 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 Oakland

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,719 monthly median income of Oakland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 Oakland: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Oakland?

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,719 monthly median income of Oakland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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