Hospice Support in Worthington, MN: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Worthington, MN: the local picture

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Worthington ZIP codes

375

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

27%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Nobles County)

Medicare lists 8 hospices whose service area includes Worthington ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Compassionate Care Hospice in Worthington (0.3 mi) and Hospice Of Murray County Inc in Slayton (26 mi).

537 Worthington 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.

Worthington compared with Nobles County and Minnesota

Census figure	Worthington	Nobles County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	32%	28%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.6%	6.9%	5.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	13%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,611	$55,273	—

Older residents in towns around Worthington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Sibley, IA	17 mi	567	37%
Spirit Lake, IA	28 mi	1,217	46%
Windom, MN	29 mi	1,101	18%
Milford, IA	30 mi	802	24%
Jackson, MN	31 mi	714	47%
Luverne, MN	31 mi	1,145	37%

Hospices serving Worthington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassionate Care Hospice	Worthington, MN	0.3 mi	(507) 372-7003
Hospice Of Murray County Inc	Slayton, MN	26 mi	(507) 836-8114
Avera@Home Pipestone	Pipestone, MN	42 mi	(507) 825-6024
Sanford Hospice	Sioux Falls, SD	57 mi	(605) 312-5500
Avera At Home Southwest Minnesota	Marshall, MN	57 mi	(507) 537-7070
Moments Hospice	Mankato, MN	88 mi	(507) 609-8800

Straight-line miles from the center of Worthington. 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 Worthington

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,468 monthly median income of Worthington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Worthington: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Worthington?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,468 monthly median income of Worthington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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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