Hospice Support in Poulsbo, WA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Poulsbo, WA: the local picture

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Poulsbo ZIP codes

297

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

34%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (22% in Kitsap County)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Kitsap County)

Medicare lists 7 hospices whose service area includes Poulsbo ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Shalom Hospice Of Puget Sound LLC in Poulsbo (0.7 mi) and Continuum Care Of Snohomish, LLC in Lynnwood (17 mi).

819 Poulsbo residents 65 or older live alone (34% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Poulsbo compared with Kitsap County and Washington

Census figure	Poulsbo	Kitsap County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	22%	26%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.4%	5.6%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.9%	6.1%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,757	$81,452	—

Older residents in towns around Poulsbo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Suquamish, WA	2.7 mi	944	25%
Bangor Base, WA	3.6 mi	9	0.0%
Silverdale, WA	5.4 mi	4,330	27%
Indianola, WA	6.1 mi	742	24%
Chico, WA	8.9 mi	725	12%
Tracyton, WA	9.1 mi	1,083	18%

Hospices serving Poulsbo

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Shalom Hospice Of Puget Sound LLC	Poulsbo, WA	0.7 mi	(360) 994-1200
Continuum Care Of Snohomish, LLC	Lynnwood, WA	17 mi	(510) 499-9977
Kaiser Permanente Washington Hospice	Seattle, WA	18 mi	(206) 326-4545
Jefferson Healthcare Home Health	Pt Townsend, WA	26 mi	(360) 385-0610
Multicare Hospice	Tacoma, WA	35 mi	(253) 301-6400
Envision Hospice	Tacoma, WA	35 mi	(360) 350-4875

Straight-line miles from the center of Poulsbo. 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 Poulsbo

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $4,980 monthly median income of Poulsbo households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Poulsbo: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Poulsbo?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $4,980 monthly median income of Poulsbo households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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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