Hospice Support in American Fork, UT: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in American Fork, UT: the local picture

37

Medicare-certified hospices serve American Fork ZIP codes

302

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

17%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (18% in Utah County)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Utah County)

Medicare lists 37 hospices whose service area includes American Fork ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Dignity Hospice Of Utah in American Fork (1.0 mi) and Belle Vie Hospice, LLC in American Fork (1.0 mi).

550 American Fork residents 65 or older live alone (17% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

American Fork compared with Utah County and Utah

Census figure	American Fork	Utah County	Utah
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	0.8%	1.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	18%	22%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.9%	5.2%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	9.0%	7.9%	12%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	5.6%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,045	$77,986	—

Older residents in towns around American Fork

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Pleasant Grove, UT	2.9 mi	3,592	18%
Cedar Hills, UT	3.2 mi	885	12%
Highland, UT	3.4 mi	1,831	8.0%
Lindon, UT	4.8 mi	1,514	22%
Lehi, UT	4.8 mi	4,792	17%
Vineyard, UT	5.5 mi	297	26%

Hospices serving American Fork

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Dignity Hospice Of Utah	American Fork, UT	1.0 mi	(801) 492-4892
Belle Vie Hospice, LLC	American Fork, UT	1.0 mi	(801) 997-9496
A Plus Healthcare At Home-Hospice	Lehi, UT	3.2 mi	(801) 225-0990
Serenity Hospice Of Utah LLC	Pleasant Grove, UT	3.3 mi	(801) 471-1965
First Choice Hospice	Orem, UT	6.9 mi	(801) 434-4100
Utah Hospice	Orem, UT	6.9 mi	(801) 373-1400

Straight-line miles from the center of American Fork. 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 American Fork

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,920 monthly median income of American Fork households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah's minimum wage is $7.25 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 American Fork: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in American Fork?

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,920 monthly median income of American Fork households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah's minimum wage is $7.25 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).

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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.

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