Hospice Support in Poplar Bluff, MO: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Poplar Bluff, MO: the local picture

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Poplar Bluff ZIP codes

308

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

39%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (36% in Butler County)

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Butler County)

Medicare lists 11 hospices whose service area includes Poplar Bluff ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Crown Hospice in Poplar Bluff (0.3 mi) and Ozark Hospice in Poplar Bluff (0.3 mi).

1,185 Poplar Bluff residents 65 or older live alone (39% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Poplar Bluff compared with Butler County and Missouri

Census figure	Poplar Bluff	Butler County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	36%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	46%	34%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	10.0%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	16%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,313	$36,708	—

Older residents in towns around Poplar Bluff

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Dexter, MO	25 mi	1,646	35%
Malden, MO	26 mi	753	38%
Corning, AR	26 mi	758	30%
Piggott, AR	29 mi	664	53%
Piedmont, MO	31 mi	501	51%
Kennett, MO	41 mi	2,130	29%

Hospices serving Poplar Bluff

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Crown Hospice	Poplar Bluff, MO	0.3 mi	(573) 840-5029
Ozark Hospice	Poplar Bluff, MO	0.3 mi	(573) 686-5510
Elara Caring	Dexter, MO	25 mi	(573) 614-4000
Legacy Hospice, LLC	Kennett, MO	41 mi	(573) 888-4946
Vna Hospice	Kennett, MO	41 mi	(573) 888-5892
Elite Hospice	Sikeston, MO	47 mi	(573) 472-6163

Straight-line miles from the center of Poplar Bluff. 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 Poplar Bluff

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 56% of the $2,443 monthly median income of Poplar Bluff households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri'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 Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid caregiver.

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 Poplar Bluff: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Poplar Bluff?

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 56% of the $2,443 monthly median income of Poplar Bluff households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri'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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