In-Home Hospice Support in Smithville-Sanders, IN

Local figures

Hospice Support in Smithville-Sanders, IN: the local picture

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Smithville-Sanders ZIP codes

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

29%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (28% in Monroe County)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Monroe County)

Medicare lists 2 hospices whose service area includes Smithville-Sanders ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Southerncare Indianapolis in Bloomington (5.8 mi) and Indiana University Health Hospice in Indianapolis (53 mi).

161 Smithville-Sanders 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.

Smithville-Sanders compared with Monroe County and Indiana

Census figure	Smithville-Sanders	Monroe County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	20%	5.9%	6.3%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.9%	5.8%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,125	$73,672	—

Older residents in towns around Smithville-Sanders

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Bloomington, IN	7.2 mi	9,136	35%
Ellettsville, IN	13 mi	1,087	26%
Bedford, IN	14 mi	3,042	46%
Mitchell, IN	22 mi	554	36%
Bloomfield, IN	23 mi	551	44%
Martinsville, IN	25 mi	2,034	34%

Hospices serving Smithville-Sanders

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Southerncare Indianapolis	Bloomington, IN	5.8 mi	(812) 334-8343
Indiana University Health Hospice	Indianapolis, IN	53 mi	(317) 962-0800

Straight-line miles from the center of Smithville-Sanders. 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 Smithville-Sanders

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $6,510 monthly median income of Smithville-Sanders households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 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 Smithville-Sanders: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Smithville-Sanders?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $6,510 monthly median income of Smithville-Sanders households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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).

More near Smithville-Sanders

More senior care near Smithville-Sanders

Hospice Support in nearby cities

Other care in Smithville-Sanders

More for Smithville-Sanders families

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.