In New York, most hospice projects cost between $150 and $1,000 per day, with a typical price near $300. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
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
At a glance
- Typical range$150 – $1,000
- Unitper day
- Cities covered32
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.
By city in New York
- Albany
- Binghamton
- Brentwood
- Bronx
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Central Islip
- Commack
- Coram
- East Meadow
- Elmira
- Elmont
- Freeport
- Glens Falls
- Hicksville
- Levittown
- Manhattan
- Mount Vernon
- New Rochelle
- New York
- Niagara Falls
- Poughkeepsie
- Queens
- Saratoga Springs
- Schenectady
- Staten Island
- Syracuse
- Utica
- Valley Stream
- West Babylon
- White Plains
- Yonkers
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.