In-Home Hospice Support in Palm Valley, FL
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 Palm Valley for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Hospice Support in Palm Valley, FL: the local picture
Medicare lists 5 hospices whose service area includes Palm Valley ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Heartland Hospice (Jacksonville) in Jacksonville (10 mi) and Community Hospice Of Northeast Florida Inc in Jacksonville (13 mi).
1,338 Palm Valley residents 65 or older live alone (25% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.
Palm Valley compared with St. Johns County and Florida
| Census figure | Palm Valley | St. Johns County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.9% | 2.0% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 25% | 20% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 13% | 25% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.2% | 4.5% | 6.4% |
| Residents 65 or older | 27% | 21% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 4.0% | 6.7% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $93,676 | $75,579 | — |
Older residents in towns around Palm Valley
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Live alone (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawgrass, FL | 1.3 mi | 1,931 | 19% |
| Jacksonville Beach, FL | 5.0 mi | 5,160 | 28% |
| Neptune Beach, FL | 7.7 mi | 1,436 | 18% |
| Nocatee, FL | 8.1 mi | 5,756 | 13% |
| Atlantic Beach, FL | 9.6 mi | 3,740 | 27% |
| Fruit Cove, FL | 16 mi | 4,988 | 16% |
Hospices serving Palm Valley
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland Hospice (Jacksonville) | Jacksonville, FL | 10 mi | (904) 737-2553 |
| Community Hospice Of Northeast Florida Inc | Jacksonville, FL | 13 mi | (904) 268-5200 |
| Hospice Of Florida | Jacksonville, FL | 18 mi | (904) 740-2310 |
| Haven Hospice | Gainesville, FL | 70 mi | (904) 378-2121 |
| Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida | Melbourne, FL | 149 mi | (321) 751-6671 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Palm Valley. 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 Palm Valley
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 18% of the $7,806 monthly median income of Palm Valley 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.
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 Palm Valley: common questions
How much does hospice support cost in Palm Valley?
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 18% of the $7,806 monthly median income of Palm Valley 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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Hospice Support in nearby cities
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- Hospice Support in Fruit Cove, FL
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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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