Hospice Support in Ralston, NE: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Ralston, NE: the local picture

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ralston ZIP codes

133

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

37%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (32% in Douglas County)

34%

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

Medicare lists 17 hospices whose service area includes Ralston ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Aegis Hospice in Omaha (1.3 mi) and Suncrest Hospice in Omaha (2.4 mi).

387 Ralston residents 65 or older live alone (37% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Ralston compared with Douglas County and Nebraska

Census figure	Ralston	Douglas County	Nebraska
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	5.6%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	16%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.6%	9.2%	9.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,443	$59,518	—

Older residents in towns around Ralston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
La Vista, NE	2.0 mi	1,995	26%
Omaha, NE	4.4 mi	70,865	34%
Papillion, NE	4.4 mi	4,162	24%
Chalco, NE	5.2 mi	1,085	22%
Bellevue, NE	6.4 mi	9,953	31%
Offutt AFB, NE	8.2 mi	98	46%

Hospices serving Ralston

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aegis Hospice	Omaha, NE	1.3 mi	(402) 509-9979
Suncrest Hospice	Omaha, NE	2.4 mi	(402) 509-7655
Chi Health At Home - Omaha	Omaha, NE	2.4 mi	(402) 898-8000
Haven Hospice	Omaha, NE	4.0 mi	(402) 320-3939
Aseracare Hospice	Omaha, NE	4.0 mi	(402) 926-2680
Gentiva I	Omaha, NE	4.6 mi	(402) 397-0990

Straight-line miles from the center of Ralston. 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 Ralston

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 43% of the $3,537 monthly median income of Ralston 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 Ralston: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Ralston?

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 43% of the $3,537 monthly median income of Ralston 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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