In-Home Hospice Support in Ocean View, DE
A private caregiver alongside the hospice team: extra hours of comfort, personal care and company at home, and rest for the family. Post what you need in Ocean View for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Hospice Support in Ocean View, DE: the local picture
Medicare lists 5 hospices whose service area includes Ocean View ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Coastal Hospice Inc in Salisbury (26 mi) and Delaware Hospice, Inc Southern Division in Milford (32 mi).
248 Ocean View residents 65 or older live alone (16% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.
Ocean View compared with Sussex County and Delaware
| Census figure | Ocean View | Sussex County | Delaware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 6.0% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 16% | 22% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 30% | 26% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.9% | 3.7% | 5.9% |
| Residents 65 or older | 53% | 30% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 16% | 6.9% | 7.6% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $83,125 | $73,326 | — |
Older residents in towns around Ocean View
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Live alone (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selbyville, DE | 6.9 mi | 917 | 12% |
| Ocean City, MD | 9.5 mi | 2,154 | 34% |
| Ocean Pines, MD | 10 mi | 5,456 | 18% |
| Millsboro, DE | 12 mi | 1,850 | 34% |
| West Ocean City, MD | 12 mi | 1,189 | 31% |
| Berlin, MD | 15 mi | 904 | 22% |
Hospices serving Ocean View
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Hospice Inc | Salisbury, MD | 26 mi | (410) 742-8732 |
| Delaware Hospice, Inc Southern Division | Milford, DE | 32 mi | (302) 856-7717 |
| Compassionate Care Hospice Of The Delmar Peninsula | Milford, DE | 32 mi | (302) 856-2659 |
| Christianacare Accentcare Hosp & Palliative Care | Newark, DE | 85 mi | (302) 533-3800 |
| Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic | Newark, DE | 85 mi | (302) 451-4000 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Ocean View. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What hospice support costs in Ocean View
At the Delaware median aide wage of $16.50 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,430 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $6,927 monthly median income of Ocean View households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Delaware'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.
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.
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Hospice Support in Ocean View: common questions
How much does hospice support cost in Ocean View?
At the Delaware median aide wage of $16.50 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,430 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $6,927 monthly median income of Ocean View households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Delaware'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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