Hospice Support in Yakima, WA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Yakima, WA: the local picture

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Yakima ZIP codes

2,392

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

34%

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Yakima County)

Medicare lists 7 hospices whose service area includes Yakima ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Astria Hospice in Yakima (0.9 mi) and Memorial Home Care Services/Hospice Services in Yakima (0.9 mi).

5,288 Yakima residents 65 or older live alone (34% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Yakima compared with Yakima County and Washington

Census figure	Yakima	Yakima County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	26%	26%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.2%	7.8%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	17%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	13%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,472	$55,102	—

Older residents in towns around Yakima

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Union Gap, WA	3.7 mi	860	32%
Selah, WA	3.8 mi	1,237	26%
Ahtanum, WA	3.9 mi	402	19%
Gleed, WA	5.4 mi	553	23%
Terrace Heights, WA	5.4 mi	1,892	16%
Moxee, WA	7.5 mi	215	0.0%

Hospices serving Yakima

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Astria Hospice	Yakima, WA	0.9 mi	(509) 575-5093
Memorial Home Care Services/Hospice Services	Yakima, WA	0.9 mi	(509) 574-3600
Kittitas Valley Home Health & Hospice	Ellensburg, WA	28 mi	(509) 962-7438
Heartlinks	Grandview, WA	38 mi	(509) 837-1676
Puget Sound Hospice	Tumwater, WA	114 mi	(253) 581-9410
Hospice Of The Northwest	Mount Vernon, WA	149 mi	(360) 814-5550

Straight-line miles from the center of Yakima. 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 Yakima

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $4,456 monthly median income of Yakima households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Yakima: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Yakima?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $4,456 monthly median income of Yakima households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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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