Hospice Support in Scott City, MO: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Scott City, MO: the local picture

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Scott City ZIP codes

37

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

30%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (30% in Scott County)

29%

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

Medicare lists 6 hospices whose service area includes Scott City ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Providence Home Health & Hospice in Cape Girardeau (5.7 mi) and Crown Hospice, Inc in Cape Girardeau (5.7 mi).

167 Scott City residents 65 or older live alone (30% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Scott City compared with Scott County and Missouri

Census figure	Scott City	Scott County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	39%	34%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.1%	8.0%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	13%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.7%	12%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,700	$48,924	—

Older residents in towns around Scott City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Cape Girardeau, MO	6.0 mi	7,947	38%
Chaffee, MO	7.4 mi	540	59%
Jackson, MO	12 mi	2,688	40%
Anna, IL	23 mi	999	68%
Sikeston, MO	24 mi	3,549	38%
Charleston, MO	24 mi	656	38%

Hospices serving Scott City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Providence Home Health & Hospice	Cape Girardeau, MO	5.7 mi	(573) 334-1515
Crown Hospice, Inc	Cape Girardeau, MO	5.7 mi	(573) 335-4800
Saint Francis Hospice	Cape Girardeau, MO	5.7 mi	(573) 331-5180
Mercy Hospice	Cape Girardeau, MO	6.4 mi	(573) 335-6208
Elara Caring	Dexter, MO	38 mi	(573) 614-4000
Legacy Hospice, LLC	Kennett, MO	74 mi	(573) 888-4946

Straight-line miles from the center of Scott City. 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 Scott City

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 31% of the $4,475 monthly median income of Scott City 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 Scott City: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Scott City?

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 31% of the $4,475 monthly median income of Scott City 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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