In-Home Hospice Support in On Top of the World, FL

Local figures

Hospice Support in On Top of the World, FL: the local picture

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve On Top of the World ZIP codes

963

residents 85 or older (6.0% of all residents)

22%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (26% in Marion County)

23%

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

Medicare lists 5 hospices whose service area includes On Top of the World ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Hospice Of Marion County Inc in Ocala (5.8 mi) and Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc in Tavares (40 mi).

2,815 On Top of the World residents 65 or older live alone (22% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

On Top of the World compared with Marion County and Florida

Census figure	On Top of the World	Marion County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	6.0%	3.3%	2.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	31%	31%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.1%	5.2%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	79%	29%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.6%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,584	$50,800	—

Older residents in towns around On Top of the World

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Liberty Triangle, FL	4.6 mi	10,386	24%
Marion Oaks, FL	9.1 mi	3,257	19%
Rainbow Springs, FL	9.4 mi	3,092	24%
Ocala, FL	9.6 mi	13,198	38%
Hernando, FL	12 mi	3,582	32%
Citrus Springs, FL	13 mi	2,769	27%

Hospices serving On Top of the World

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Marion County Inc	Ocala, FL	5.8 mi	(352) 873-7400
Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc	Tavares, FL	40 mi	(352) 343-1341
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	117 mi	(321) 751-6671
Big Bend Hospice Inc	Tallahassee, FL	150 mi	(850) 878-5310
Gentiva	Miami, FL	261 mi	(786) 388-1400

Straight-line miles from the center of On Top of the World. 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 On Top of the World

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 30% of the $4,632 monthly median income of On Top of the World 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 On Top of the World: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in On Top of the World?

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 30% of the $4,632 monthly median income of On Top of the World 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.