Hospice Care

Hospice Care Costs — Expected Price Range & Breakdown

Most hospice projects cost between $150 and $1,000 per day, with a typical price near $300. Prices vary by state and city, so the range below is a planning guide rather than a quote.

Typical hospice cost

$150 – $1,000

per day · typical $300

A general planning range, not a quotation.

Hospice cost breakdown

  • Routine home hospice$150 – $250typical $200
  • Continuous care at home$300 – $500typical $400
  • Inpatient hospice$500 – $1,000typical $750

What Hospice Care costs

Hospice is usually paid by Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance, so many families pay little or nothing out of pocket. Private-pay hospice runs about $150 to $1,000 a day depending on the level of care and whether it is at home or inpatient.

Costs by state

Frequently asked questions

Does Medicare pay for hospice?
Yes. Medicare covers hospice for a terminal illness with a life expectancy of six months or less, including nursing, drugs and equipment. Most families pay little beyond small copays.
What does private-pay hospice cost?
Without coverage, hospice runs about $150 to $1,000 a day. Inpatient care costs more than routine care at home.
How long can someone receive hospice?
Hospice is covered in benefit periods. As long as a doctor recertifies the terminal illness, it can continue beyond six months.