Hospice Support in Wilmington, OH: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Wilmington, OH: the local picture

21

Medicare-certified hospices serve Wilmington ZIP codes

469

residents 85 or older (3.7% of all residents)

46%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (33% in Clinton County)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Clinton County)

Medicare lists 21 hospices whose service area includes Wilmington ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Otterbein Hospice LLC in Lebanon (19 mi) and Crossroads Hospice Of Dayton, LLC in Dayton (23 mi).

1,161 Wilmington residents 65 or older live alone (46% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Wilmington compared with Clinton County and Ohio

Census figure	Wilmington	Clinton County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	6.2%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,330	$44,047	—

Older residents in towns around Wilmington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Sabina, OH	11 mi	620	19%
Blanchester, OH	12 mi	755	43%
Shawnee Hills, OH	15 mi	362	14%
Waynesville, OH	16 mi	484	42%
Morrow, OH	17 mi	275	29%
Hillsboro, OH	19 mi	1,505	46%

Hospices serving Wilmington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Otterbein Hospice LLC	Lebanon, OH	19 mi	(513) 696-8540
Crossroads Hospice Of Dayton, LLC	Dayton, OH	23 mi	(937) 312-3170
Ohio Valley Hospice	Beavercreek, OH	26 mi	(937) 458-6028
Hospice Of Dayton	Dayton, OH	26 mi	(937) 256-4490
Queen City Hospice	Mason, OH	27 mi	(513) 510-4406
Sanctuary Hospice	Mason, OH	27 mi	(513) 755-0232

Straight-line miles from the center of Wilmington. 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 Wilmington

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 44% of the $3,278 monthly median income of Wilmington 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 Wilmington: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Wilmington?

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 44% of the $3,278 monthly median income of Wilmington 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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