Hospice Support in Ste. Genevieve, MO: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Ste. Genevieve, MO: the local picture

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Medicare-certified hospices serve Ste. Genevieve ZIP codes

291

residents 85 or older (5.8% of all residents)

41%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (28% in Ste. Genevieve County)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Ste. Genevieve County)

470 Ste. Genevieve residents 65 or older live alone (41% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Ste. Genevieve compared with Ste. Genevieve County and Missouri

Census figure	Ste. Genevieve	Ste. Genevieve County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	5.8%	2.3%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	33%	34%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	6.0%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	26%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.9%	8.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,627	$46,934	—

Older residents in towns around Ste. Genevieve

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Chester, IL	13 mi	1,019	29%
Red Bud, IL	16 mi	798	41%
Perryville, MO	20 mi	1,370	34%
Sparta, IL	21 mi	1,035	41%
Farmington, MO	25 mi	3,359	36%
Crystal City, MO	25 mi	961	32%

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 Ste. Genevieve

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $2,802 monthly median income of Ste. Genevieve households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri'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 Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid 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 Ste. Genevieve: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Ste. Genevieve?

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $2,802 monthly median income of Ste. Genevieve households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri'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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