Hospice continuous home care (hourly): Medicaid rates by state
24 states publish a Medicaid rate for hospice continuous home care (hourly), compared at the rn level. Per hour, rates range from — in Arkansas to $80.47 in Oregon.
- States
- 24
- Median per hour
- $66.11
- Highest
- $80.47Oregon
- Lowest
- —Arkansas
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OregonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $80.47 | hour | $80.47 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 2 | WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $77.54 | Hourly Rate; Rate | $77.54 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 3 | MassachusettsAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $70.00 | hour | $70.00 | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 4 | MichiganAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $69.10 | hour | $69.10 | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 5 | WisconsinAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $66.83 | hour | $66.83 | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 6 | AlabamaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $65.39 | hour | $65.39 | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 7 | FloridaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $65.04 | hour | $65.04 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 8 | MississippiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $62.95 | hour | $62.95 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 9 | GeorgiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $62.08 | hour | $62.08 | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 10 | KansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $60.00 | hour | $60.00 | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 11 | New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $1,810.61 | — | — | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 12 | OklahomaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $1,726.83 | — | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 13 | ArizonaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $1,664.80 | day | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 14 | New MexicoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $1,573.42 | — | — | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 15 | TexasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $1,473.41 | day | — | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 16 | MissouriAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $1,425.30 | day | — | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 17 | CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $88.66 | hour | — | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 18 | ConnecticutAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $74.43 | — | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 19 | ColoradoAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $72.41 | — | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 20 | VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $68.70 | Hourly Rate | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 21 | North CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $66.94 | hour | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 22 | South CarolinaRegistered nurse (RN) | $63.42 | hour | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 23 | New YorkAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $51.38 | day | — | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 24 | ArkansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) | $17.84 | hour | — | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for hospice continuous home care (hourly)?
Oregon: $80.47 per hour ($80.47 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for hospice continuous home care (hourly)?
Across 24 states the median is $66.11 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
Other Hospice services
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