Hospice Support in Pulaski, VA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Pulaski, VA: the local picture

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pulaski ZIP codes

208

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

43%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (35% in Pulaski County)

60%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Pulaski County)

Medicare lists 9 hospices whose service area includes Pulaski ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Medi Home Health And Hospice - Pulaski in Pulaski (0.6 mi) and Carilion Hospice Services New River Valley in Radford (12 mi).

664 Pulaski residents 65 or older live alone (43% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Pulaski compared with Pulaski County and Virginia

Census figure	Pulaski	Pulaski County	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	35%	27%
Residents 65+ with a disability	60%	39%	31%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	6.7%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	18%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	8.7%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,247	$46,850	—

Older residents in towns around Pulaski

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Dublin, VA	5.4 mi	319	36%
Radford, VA	12 mi	1,601	29%
Pearisburg, VA	19 mi	680	37%
Wytheville, VA	19 mi	1,952	34%
Hillsville, VA	20 mi	630	27%
Christiansburg, VA	21 mi	4,364	34%

Hospices serving Pulaski

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Medi Home Health And Hospice - Pulaski	Pulaski, VA	0.6 mi	(540) 980-0478
Carilion Hospice Services New River Valley	Radford, VA	12 mi	(540) 633-9370
Gentiva Ii	Wytheville, VA	20 mi	(540) 366-0927
Wythe Hospice Of Swva	Wytheville, VA	20 mi	(276) 228-1710
Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care	Galax, VA	29 mi	(276) 728-1030
Heartland Hospice (Roanoke)	Roanoke, VA	41 mi	(540) 725-7600

Straight-line miles from the center of Pulaski. 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 Pulaski

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $2,687 monthly median income of Pulaski households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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 Pulaski: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Pulaski?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $2,687 monthly median income of Pulaski households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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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