Hospice Support in Plattsmouth, NE: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Plattsmouth, NE: the local picture

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Plattsmouth ZIP codes

208

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

33%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (24% in Cass County)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Cass County)

Medicare lists 12 hospices whose service area includes Plattsmouth ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Hillcrest Hospice in Bellevue (10 mi) and Chi Health At Home - Omaha in Omaha (18 mi).

329 Plattsmouth residents 65 or older live alone (33% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Plattsmouth compared with Cass County and Nebraska

Census figure	Plattsmouth	Cass County	Nebraska
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	24%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.5%	3.9%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.2%	6.3%	9.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,250	$65,605	—

Older residents in towns around Plattsmouth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Offutt AFB, NE	8.1 mi	98	46%
Glenwood, IA	8.4 mi	1,116	43%
Bellevue, NE	9.9 mi	9,953	31%
Papillion, NE	14 mi	4,162	24%
La Vista, NE	15 mi	1,995	26%
Ralston, NE	15 mi	1,048	37%

Hospices serving Plattsmouth

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hillcrest Hospice	Bellevue, NE	10 mi	(402) 934-2282
Chi Health At Home - Omaha	Omaha, NE	18 mi	(402) 898-8000
Haven Hospice	Omaha, NE	18 mi	(402) 320-3939
Aseracare Hospice	Omaha, NE	18 mi	(402) 926-2680
Gentiva I	Omaha, NE	20 mi	(402) 397-0990
Oncare Hospice, LLC	Omaha, NE	21 mi	(402) 403-4330

Straight-line miles from the center of Plattsmouth. 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 Plattsmouth

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,688 monthly median income of Plattsmouth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska'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.

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 Plattsmouth: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Plattsmouth?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,688 monthly median income of Plattsmouth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska'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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