Hospice Support in Sullivan, MO: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Sullivan, MO: the local picture

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Sullivan ZIP codes

214

residents 85 or older (3.4% of all residents)

41%

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

35%

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

Medicare lists 14 hospices whose service area includes Sullivan ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Phelps Health Home Health And Hospice in Rolla (37 mi) and Alternative Hospice, LLC in Fenton (43 mi).

491 Sullivan 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.

Sullivan compared with Franklin County and Missouri

Census figure	Sullivan	Franklin County	Missouri
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	34%	34%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.9%	5.5%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	7.6%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,474	$51,567	—

Older residents in towns around Sullivan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
St. Clair, MO	13 mi	776	39%
Cuba, MO	17 mi	540	30%
Union, MO	18 mi	1,585	30%
Owensville, MO	20 mi	552	48%
Villa Ridge, MO	23 mi	469	18%
Washington, MO	25 mi	3,040	39%

Hospices serving Sullivan

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Phelps Health Home Health And Hospice	Rolla, MO	37 mi	(573) 364-2425
Alternative Hospice, LLC	Fenton, MO	43 mi	(636) 343-3839
Preferred Hospice Of Missouri (Northeast)	Ballwin, MO	43 mi	(636) 527-9330
Solace Hospice Care, LLC	O'fallon, MO	44 mi	(636) 220-4050
Mercy Hospice	Saint Louis, MO	48 mi	(314) 729-4400
St Croix Hospice	Saint Peters, MO	49 mi	(636) 926-3722

Straight-line miles from the center of Sullivan. 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 Sullivan

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 40% of the $3,456 monthly median income of Sullivan 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 Sullivan: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Sullivan?

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 40% of the $3,456 monthly median income of Sullivan 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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