Hospice Support in West Jefferson, OH: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in West Jefferson, OH: the local picture

22

Medicare-certified hospices serve West Jefferson ZIP codes

54

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

30%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (24% in Madison County)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Madison County)

Medicare lists 22 hospices whose service area includes West Jefferson ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Loving Care Hospice And Home Health in London (7.9 mi) and Summit Hospice in Grandview Heights (14 mi).

263 West Jefferson residents 65 or older live alone (30% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

West Jefferson compared with Madison County and Ohio

Census figure	West Jefferson	Madison County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	24%	32%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.0%	4.7%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	21%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.8%	7.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,925	$58,408	—

Older residents in towns around West Jefferson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Lake Darby, OH	4.8 mi	482	18%
London, OH	7.9 mi	2,032	29%
Lincoln Village, OH	9.3 mi	1,308	35%
Hilliard, OH	9.9 mi	4,376	28%
Plain City, OH	11 mi	590	31%
Grove City, OH	12 mi	7,979	30%

Hospices serving West Jefferson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Loving Care Hospice And Home Health	London, OH	7.9 mi	(937) 644-1928
Summit Hospice	Grandview Heights, OH	14 mi	(614) 370-4453
Mount Carmel Hospice	Columbus, OH	15 mi	(614) 234-0200
National Church Residences H&C Services Central Ohio Hospice	Dublin, OH	15 mi	(614) 457-6950
Ohiohealth Hospice With Compassus	Columbus, OH	17 mi	(614) 566-5377
Transitions Ohio Ii LLC	Worthington, OH	19 mi	(847) 575-1505

Straight-line miles from the center of West Jefferson. 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 West Jefferson

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 35% of the $4,077 monthly median income of West Jefferson 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 West Jefferson: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in West Jefferson?

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 35% of the $4,077 monthly median income of West Jefferson 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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