Hospice Support in Whiteland, IN: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Whiteland, IN: the local picture

24

Medicare-certified hospices serve Whiteland ZIP codes

31

residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)

27%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (26% in Johnson County)

29%

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

Medicare lists 24 hospices whose service area includes Whiteland ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Kindred Hospice in Greenwood (4.1 mi) and Main Street Hospice, LLC in Franklin (4.9 mi).

184 Whiteland residents 65 or older live alone (27% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Whiteland compared with Johnson County and Indiana

Census figure	Whiteland	Johnson County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.5%	5.5%	6.3%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.2%	7.2%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,808	$60,044	—

Older residents in towns around Whiteland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
New Whiteland, IN	1.4 mi	892	21%
Greenwood, IN	3.7 mi	10,088	26%
Franklin, IN	4.3 mi	4,055	36%
Bargersville, IN	6.9 mi	1,106	26%
Beech Grove, IN	11 mi	2,486	48%
Edinburgh, IN	15 mi	794	45%

Hospices serving Whiteland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Kindred Hospice	Greenwood, IN	4.1 mi	(317) 788-0300
Main Street Hospice, LLC	Franklin, IN	4.9 mi	(317) 736-0055
Enlight Hospice & Palliative Care LLC	Indianapolis, IN	8.1 mi	(317) 721-2726
Anew Hospice	Indianapolis, IN	8.1 mi	(317) 300-2292
Franciscan Hospice Care	Indianapolis, IN	8.1 mi	(317) 528-2092
Indiana University Health Hospice	Indianapolis, IN	16 mi	(317) 962-0800

Straight-line miles from the center of Whiteland. 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 Whiteland

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,567 monthly median income of Whiteland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 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 Whiteland: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Whiteland?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,567 monthly median income of Whiteland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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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