Hospice Support in Okeechobee, FL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Okeechobee, FL: the local picture

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Okeechobee ZIP codes

184

residents 85 or older (3.4% of all residents)

41%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (30% in Okeechobee County)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Okeechobee County)

Medicare lists 11 hospices whose service area includes Okeechobee ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Hospice Of Okeechobee Incorporated in Okeechobee (2.9 mi) and Treasure Coast Hospice Of St Lucie in Fort Pierce (31 mi).

338 Okeechobee residents 65 or older live alone (41% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Okeechobee compared with Okeechobee County and Florida

Census figure	Okeechobee	Okeechobee County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.1%	2.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	30%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	43%	31%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.9%	8.2%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.5%	14%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,237	$40,441	—

Older residents in towns around Okeechobee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Taylor Creek, FL	3.0 mi	1,537	29%
Indiantown, FL	25 mi	1,116	36%
Port St. Lucie, FL	27 mi	50,681	18%
Pahokee, FL	31 mi	1,000	23%
River Park, FL	31 mi	1,494	34%
White City, FL	31 mi	2,183	7.5%

Hospices serving Okeechobee

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Okeechobee Incorporated	Okeechobee, FL	2.9 mi	(813) 467-2321
Treasure Coast Hospice Of St Lucie	Fort Pierce, FL	31 mi	(772) 403-4500
Treasure Coast Hospice Of Martin	Stuart, FL	39 mi	(772) 403-4500
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	62 mi	(321) 751-6671
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Central Florida Inc	Lakeland, FL	84 mi	(863) 709-0099
Hope Hospice And Community Services Inc	Fort Myers, FL	85 mi	(800) 835-1673

Straight-line miles from the center of Okeechobee. 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 Okeechobee

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 36% of the $3,936 monthly median income of Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Okeechobee?

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 36% of the $3,936 monthly median income of Okeechobee 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.

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