Hospice Support in Washoe Valley, NV: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Washoe Valley, NV: the local picture

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Washoe Valley ZIP codes

202

residents 85 or older (6.1% of all residents)

12%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (28% in Washoe County)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Washoe County)

Medicare lists 11 hospices whose service area includes Washoe Valley ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Renown Hospice Care in Reno (7.8 mi) and Gentiva in Reno (7.8 mi).

140 Washoe Valley residents 65 or older live alone (12% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Washoe Valley compared with Washoe County and Nevada

Census figure	Washoe Valley	Washoe County	Nevada
Residents 85 or older	6.1%	1.7%	1.5%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	28%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	31%	34%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.6%	5.9%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	35%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.5%	10%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$84,861	$69,434	—

Older residents in towns around Washoe Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Incline Village, NV	9.2 mi	2,022	18%
Carson City, NV	9.7 mi	12,383	30%
Dayton, NV	12 mi	3,477	18%
Kings Beach, CA	13 mi	329	37%
Indian Hills, NV	14 mi	1,813	24%
Johnson Lane, NV	16 mi	2,495	6.3%

Hospices serving Washoe Valley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Renown Hospice Care	Reno, NV	7.8 mi	(775) 982-2828
Gentiva	Reno, NV	7.8 mi	(775) 825-5008
Advanced Home Health And Hospice Of Reno	Reno, NV	7.8 mi	(775) 470-7300
Compassioncare Hospice Of Reno	Reno, NV	8.4 mi	(775) 687-1530
Infinity Hospice Care Of Reno, LLC	Reno, NV	8.5 mi	(775) 852-6002
Circle Of Life Hospice	Reno, NV	14 mi	(775) 827-2298

Straight-line miles from the center of Washoe Valley. 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 Washoe Valley

At the Nevada median aide wage of $16.19 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,403 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $7,072 monthly median income of Washoe Valley households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 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 Washoe Valley: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Washoe Valley?

At the Nevada median aide wage of $16.19 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,403 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $7,072 monthly median income of Washoe Valley households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 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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