Hospice Support in Snohomish, WA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Snohomish, WA: the local picture

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Snohomish ZIP codes

242

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

40%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (26% in Snohomish County)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Snohomish County)

Medicare lists 14 hospices whose service area includes Snohomish ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Alpha Hospice in Everett (5.4 mi) and Providence At Home With Compassus, Snohomish County in Everett (6.0 mi).

735 Snohomish residents 65 or older live alone (40% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Snohomish compared with Snohomish County and Washington

Census figure	Snohomish	Snohomish County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	26%	26%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.6%	8.2%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	20%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	9.1%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,864	$69,352	—

Older residents in towns around Snohomish

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Fobes Hill, WA	2.0 mi	420	16%
Bunk Foss, WA	2.3 mi	591	13%
Eastmont, WA	4.7 mi	3,830	13%
Lake Stevens, WA	5.2 mi	3,450	25%
Everett, WA	5.2 mi	16,313	33%
Chain Lake, WA	5.2 mi	876	12%

Hospices serving Snohomish

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Alpha Hospice	Everett, WA	5.4 mi	(425) 595-3059
Providence At Home With Compassus, Snohomish County	Everett, WA	6.0 mi	(425) 261-4800
Bristol Hospice - Snohomish County	Lynnwood, WA	8.8 mi	(425) 521-6939
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Snohomish County	Lynnwood, WA	11 mi	(425) 988-2500
Continuum Care Of Snohomish, LLC	Lynnwood, WA	12 mi	(510) 499-9977
Eden Hospice	Lynnwood, WA	12 mi	(425) 448-7607

Straight-line miles from the center of Snohomish. 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 Snohomish

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $4,655 monthly median income of Snohomish households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Snohomish: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Snohomish?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $4,655 monthly median income of Snohomish households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Snohomish, WA