Hospice Support in Sherman, TX: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Sherman, TX: the local picture

33

Medicare-certified hospices serve Sherman ZIP codes

1,093

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

29%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in Grayson County)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Grayson County)

Medicare lists 33 hospices whose service area includes Sherman ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Birdie Hospice in Sherman (0.8 mi) and Guardian Hospice in Sherman (1.5 mi).

2,024 Sherman 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.

Sherman compared with Grayson County and Texas

Census figure	Sherman	Grayson County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.0%	5.7%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	13%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	10%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,542	$54,577	—

Older residents in towns around Sherman

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Howe, TX	8.4 mi	275	30%
Denison, TX	9.9 mi	5,178	30%
Pottsboro, TX	10 mi	540	32%
Van Alstyne, TX	15 mi	1,091	28%
Whitesboro, TX	16 mi	714	40%
Anna, TX	20 mi	1,358	21%

Hospices serving Sherman

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Birdie Hospice	Sherman, TX	0.8 mi	(903) 771-4648
Guardian Hospice	Sherman, TX	1.5 mi	(903) 868-0267
Concord Hospice LLC	Sherman, TX	1.5 mi	(469) 906-2000
Heart To Heart Hospice Of North Texas LLC	Sherman, TX	1.5 mi	(903) 892-6406
Centric Hospice	Sherman, TX	1.5 mi	(855) 942-3687
Home Hospice	Sherman, TX	1.5 mi	(903) 868-9315

Straight-line miles from the center of Sherman. 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 Sherman

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $3,879 monthly median income of Sherman households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas'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 STAR+PLUS in Texas: using consumer directed services to pay a family 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 Sherman: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Sherman?

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $3,879 monthly median income of Sherman households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas'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.

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