Hospice Support in Union, OH: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Union, OH: the local picture

19

Medicare-certified hospices serve Union ZIP codes

186

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

34%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (37% in Montgomery County)

34%

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

Medicare lists 19 hospices whose service area includes Union ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Hospice Of Miami County Inc in Troy (10 mi) and Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Dayton in Huber Heights (11 mi).

492 Union 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.

Union compared with Montgomery County and Ohio

Census figure	Union	Montgomery County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.7%	6.0%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.0%	11%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,461	$51,222	—

Older residents in towns around Union

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Englewood, OH	3.0 mi	3,173	41%
Clayton, OH	3.1 mi	2,965	26%
West Milton, OH	4.0 mi	981	23%
Vandalia, OH	5.7 mi	2,740	41%
Tipp City, OH	6.9 mi	2,152	41%
Shiloh, OH	7.1 mi	2,705	45%

Hospices serving Union

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Miami County Inc	Troy, OH	10 mi	(937) 335-5191
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Dayton	Huber Heights, OH	11 mi	(614) 436-9404
Caretenders Hospice	Moraine, OH	15 mi	(937) 429-3677
Hospice Of Dayton	Dayton, OH	16 mi	(937) 256-4490
Ohio Valley Hospice	Beavercreek, OH	16 mi	(937) 458-6028
Heartland Hospice	Kettering, OH	17 mi	(937) 299-6980

Straight-line miles from the center of Union. 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 Union

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 27% of the $5,288 monthly median income of Union 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 Union: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Union?

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 27% of the $5,288 monthly median income of Union 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.

In-Home Hospice Support in Union, OH