Hospice Support in York, NE: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in York, NE: the local picture

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve York ZIP codes

213

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

42%

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

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in York County)

Medicare lists 4 hospices whose service area includes York ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Aseracare Hospice in York (0.6 mi) and Eventide Hospice in Lincoln (49 mi).

628 York residents 65 or older live alone (42% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

York compared with York County and Nebraska

Census figure	York	York County	Nebraska
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	3.0%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	33%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	41%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.3%	5.1%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.4%	9.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,214	$54,726	—

Older residents in towns around York

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Aurora, NE	22 mi	976	22%
Seward, NE	26 mi	1,320	29%
Central City, NE	27 mi	641	33%
Milford, NE	29 mi	404	30%
David City, NE	36 mi	568	45%
Crete, NE	38 mi	959	24%

Hospices serving York

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aseracare Hospice	York, NE	0.6 mi	(308) 624-3939
Eventide Hospice	Lincoln, NE	49 mi	(402) 486-8506
Aseracare Hospice	Norfolk, NE	81 mi	(402) 379-4158
St. Croix Hospice	Omaha, NE	81 mi	(402) 609-4818

Straight-line miles from the center of York. 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 York

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $4,018 monthly median income of York households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 York: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in York?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $4,018 monthly median income of York households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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).

More near York

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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.

In-Home Hospice Support in York, NE