Hospice Support in Russell Springs, KY: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Russell Springs, KY: the local picture

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Russell Springs ZIP codes

113

residents 85 or older (4.1% of all residents)

37%

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

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (48% in Russell County)

Medicare lists 2 hospices whose service area includes Russell Springs ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Hospice Of Lake Cumberland in Somerset (32 mi) and Hosparus, Inc in Louisville (88 mi).

245 Russell Springs 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.

Russell Springs compared with Russell County and Kentucky

Census figure	Russell Springs	Russell County	Kentucky
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	2.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	48%	39%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.4%	5.8%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	24%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	23%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,500	$35,586	—

Older residents in towns around Russell Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Columbia, KY	13 mi	817	42%
Monticello, KY	19 mi	993	43%
Campbellsville, KY	25 mi	2,255	41%
Somerset, KY	26 mi	2,488	42%
Lebanon, KY	37 mi	1,057	60%
Junction City, KY	40 mi	394	52%

Hospices serving Russell Springs

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Lake Cumberland	Somerset, KY	32 mi	(606) 679-4389
Hosparus, Inc	Louisville, KY	88 mi	(502) 456-6200

Straight-line miles from the center of Russell Springs. 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 Russell Springs

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $3,125 monthly median income of Russell Springs households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky's minimum wage is $7.25 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Russell Springs: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Russell Springs?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $3,125 monthly median income of Russell Springs households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky's minimum wage is $7.25 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.

In-Home Hospice Support in Russell Springs, KY