Hospice Support in The Plains, OH: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in The Plains, OH: the local picture

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve The Plains ZIP codes

138

residents 85 or older (5.0% of all residents)

34%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (30% in Athens County)

73%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Athens County)

Medicare lists 7 hospices whose service area includes The Plains ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Homereach Hospice in Athens (3.7 mi) and Fairhope Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc in Lancaster (35 mi).

316 The Plains residents 65 or older live alone (34% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

The Plains compared with Athens County and Ohio

Census figure	The Plains	Athens County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ with a disability	73%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	7.5%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	37%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.8%	9.9%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,440	$54,034	—

Older residents in towns around The Plains

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Athens, OH	3.2 mi	1,476	39%
Nelsonville, OH	8.1 mi	466	49%
Logan, OH	19 mi	1,183	30%
New Lexington, OH	25 mi	863	31%
Wellston, OH	28 mi	974	33%
Blennerhassett, WV	28 mi	807	18%

Hospices serving The Plains

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Homereach Hospice	Athens, OH	3.7 mi	(740) 331-7040
Fairhope Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc	Lancaster, OH	35 mi	(740) 654-7077
Marietta Home Health & Hospice,An Amedisys Partner	Marietta, OH	36 mi	(740) 374-9100
Buckeye Hospice And Palliative Care Services	Zanesville, OH	40 mi	(740) 281-2243
Shrivers Hospice	Zanesville, OH	40 mi	(740) 487-1241
Heartland Hospice	Lucasville, OH	57 mi	(740) 682-0270

Straight-line miles from the center of The Plains. 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 The Plains

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,203 monthly median income of The Plains households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 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 The Plains: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in The Plains?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,203 monthly median income of The Plains households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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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