Hospice Support in Waco, TX: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Waco, TX: the local picture

31

Medicare-certified hospices serve Waco ZIP codes

2,538

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

32%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (25% in McLennan County)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in McLennan County)

Medicare lists 31 hospices whose service area includes Waco ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Baylor Scott & White Hospice-Waco in Waco (1.4 mi) and Gentiva in Waco (1.6 mi).

5,783 Waco residents 65 or older live alone (32% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Waco compared with McLennan County and Texas

Census figure	Waco	McLennan County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.7%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	37%	35%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.0%	7.2%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	13%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	10%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,729	$56,849	—

Older residents in towns around Waco

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Woodway, TX	4.8 mi	2,201	21%
Bellmead, TX	6.6 mi	1,485	17%
Lacy-Lakeview, TX	7.1 mi	800	22%
Hewitt, TX	7.4 mi	3,097	23%
Robinson, TX	8.3 mi	1,865	18%
McGregor, TX	17 mi	858	27%

Hospices serving Waco

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Baylor Scott & White Hospice-Waco	Waco, TX	1.4 mi	(254) 202-5100
Gentiva	Waco, TX	1.6 mi	(254) 399-0963
Magnolia Hospice	Waco, TX	1.6 mi	(254) 741-6570
Compassus - Central Texas	Waco, TX	1.6 mi	(254) 870-5174
Alamo Hospice Of Waco	Waco, TX	1.6 mi	(254) 313-0072
Providence Hospice	Waco, TX	1.6 mi	(254) 399-9099

Straight-line miles from the center of Waco. 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 Waco

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $3,894 monthly median income of Waco households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas'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 STAR+PLUS in Texas: using consumer directed services to pay a family 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 Waco: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Waco?

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $3,894 monthly median income of Waco households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas'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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