Hospice Support in South Hooksett, NH: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in South Hooksett, NH: the local picture

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve South Hooksett ZIP codes

94

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

16%

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Hillsborough County)

Medicare lists 13 hospices whose service area includes South Hooksett ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Vna Home Health And Hospice Services, Inc in Manchester (4.0 mi) and Lilycare Of New Hampshire LLC in Bedford (7.7 mi).

131 South Hooksett residents 65 or older live alone (16% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

South Hooksett compared with Hillsborough County and New Hampshire

Census figure	South Hooksett	Hillsborough County	New Hampshire
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	28%	27%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.9%	5.4%	5.0%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.2%	6.9%	7.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,400	$66,323	—

Older residents in towns around South Hooksett

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Manchester, NH	3.1 mi	17,909	36%
Pinardville, NH	4.7 mi	900	49%
Hooksett, NH	4.8 mi	1,217	27%
Suncook, NH	7.5 mi	896	37%
Goffstown, NH	8.7 mi	516	33%
East Merrimack, NH	11 mi	1,081	41%

Hospices serving South Hooksett

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vna Home Health And Hospice Services, Inc	Manchester, NH	4.0 mi	(603) 622-3781
Lilycare Of New Hampshire LLC	Bedford, NH	7.7 mi	(202) 706-4460
Compassus - Greater Manchester	Bedford, NH	7.7 mi	(603) 606-7974
Brookhaven Hospice Of New Hampshire LLC	Bedford, NH	7.7 mi	(603) 601-7052
Amedisys Hospice Care	Bedford, NH	7.7 mi	(603) 421-0414
Pathways Healthcare, LLC	Londonderry, NH	12 mi	(800) 939-1855

Straight-line miles from the center of South Hooksett. 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 South Hooksett

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,617 monthly median income of South Hooksett households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire'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 South Hooksett: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in South Hooksett?

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,617 monthly median income of South Hooksett households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire'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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