How Much Does Hospice Care (End-of-Life) Cost?

Hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life for individuals with terminal illnesses. Services include pain management, emotional and spiritual support, and assistance with daily activities. Medicare covers most hospice services.

Cost by State

State	Monthly Cost	Annual Cost	Medicaid
Mississippi	$3,500/mo	$42,000/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Arkansas	$3,650/mo	$43,800/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Oklahoma	$3,750/mo	$45,000/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Alabama	$3,900/mo	$46,800/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Louisiana	$3,900/mo	$46,800/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
West Virginia	$4,000/mo	$48,000/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Missouri	$4,100/mo	$49,200/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
South Carolina	$4,150/mo	$49,800/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Tennessee	$4,200/mo	$50,400/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Kansas	$4,250/mo	$51,000/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Kentucky	$4,250/mo	$51,000/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Iowa	$4,300/mo	$51,600/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Georgia	$4,400/mo	$52,800/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Nebraska	$4,400/mo	$52,800/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
New Mexico	$4,400/mo	$52,800/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
South Dakota	$4,400/mo	$52,800/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Indiana	$4,500/mo	$54,000/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Ohio	$4,500/mo	$54,000/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Utah	$4,500/mo	$54,000/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Idaho	$4,600/mo	$55,200/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
North Carolina	$4,600/mo	$55,200/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Arizona	$4,750/mo	$57,000/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Texas	$4,750/mo	$57,000/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Wyoming	$4,750/mo	$57,000/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Montana	$4,800/mo	$57,600/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Michigan	$4,900/mo	$58,800/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
North Dakota	$4,900/mo	$58,800/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Wisconsin	$4,900/mo	$58,800/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Virginia	$5,000/mo	$60,000/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Florida	$5,100/mo	$61,200/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Nevada	$5,100/mo	$61,200/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Colorado	$5,250/mo	$63,000/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Pennsylvania	$5,250/mo	$63,000/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Minnesota	$5,300/mo	$63,600/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Illinois	$5,350/mo	$64,200/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Delaware	$5,400/mo	$64,800/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Maine	$5,500/mo	$66,000/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Oregon	$5,500/mo	$66,000/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Vermont	$5,600/mo	$67,200/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Maryland	$5,750/mo	$69,000/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Rhode Island	$5,750/mo	$69,000/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Washington	$5,750/mo	$69,000/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
New Hampshire	$5,900/mo	$70,800/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
New Jersey	$6,250/mo	$75,000/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Connecticut	$6,500/mo	$78,000/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
California	$6,750/mo	$81,000/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Massachusetts	$6,900/mo	$82,800/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Alaska	$7,000/mo	$84,000/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
New York	$7,000/mo	$84,000/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Hawaii	$7,250/mo	$87,000/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does hospice care (end-of-life) cost without insurance?

The national average cost of hospice care (end-of-life) is $5,000/mo ($60,000/yr). Costs vary significantly by state.

Does Medicare cover hospice care (end-of-life)?

Medicaid is the primary payer for hospice care (end-of-life) in most states. Eligibility requirements and coverage levels vary by state.

How much has hospice care (end-of-life) cost increased?

Hospice Care (End-of-Life) costs have increased by 2.8% year-over-year. This trend reflects rising labor costs, inflation, and increased demand.

Does Medicare cover hospice care (end-of-life)?

Medicare provides limited coverage for hospice care (end-of-life). Medicare may cover short-term skilled nursing care but does not typically cover long-term custodial care.