Hospice Support in Seward, NE: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Seward, NE: the local picture

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Seward ZIP codes

242

residents 85 or older (3.2% of all residents)

29%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (25% in Seward County)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Seward County)

Medicare lists 9 hospices whose service area includes Seward ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Chi Health At Home - Lincoln in Lincoln (24 mi) and Horisun Hospice in Lincoln (24 mi).

364 Seward residents 65 or older live alone (29% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Seward compared with Seward County and Nebraska

Census figure	Seward	Seward County	Nebraska
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	25%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.4%	3.6%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	7.4%	9.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,284	$62,431	—

Older residents in towns around Seward

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Milford, NE	9.7 mi	404	30%
Crete, NE	21 mi	959	24%
Lincoln, NE	23 mi	43,734	31%
David City, NE	24 mi	568	45%
York, NE	26 mi	1,607	42%
Waverly, NE	29 mi	828	17%

Hospices serving Seward

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Chi Health At Home - Lincoln	Lincoln, NE	24 mi	(402) 219-7043
Horisun Hospice	Lincoln, NE	24 mi	(402) 484-6444
St. Croix Hospice	Lincoln, NE	24 mi	(402) 328-2350
Eventide Hospice	Lincoln, NE	24 mi	(402) 486-8506
Aseracare Hospice	Lincoln, NE	26 mi	(402) 488-1363
Heartland Hospice (Lincoln)	Lincoln, NE	26 mi	(402) 858-3700

Straight-line miles from the center of Seward. 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 Seward

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 29% of the $5,190 monthly median income of Seward 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 Seward: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Seward?

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 29% of the $5,190 monthly median income of Seward 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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