Hospice Support in Anthem, AZ: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Anthem, AZ: the local picture

65

Medicare-certified hospices serve Anthem ZIP codes

506

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

22%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (25% in Maricopa County)

25%

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

Medicare lists 65 hospices whose service area includes Anthem ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Encore Hospice LLC in Phoenix (2.2 mi) and Stillwater Hospice in Phoenix (12 mi).

1,128 Anthem residents 65 or older live alone (22% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Anthem compared with Maricopa County and Arizona

Census figure	Anthem	Maricopa County	Arizona
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.9%	5.8%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	23%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.5%	9.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,095	$66,038	—

Older residents in towns around Anthem

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
New River, AZ	3.4 mi	3,962	14%
Cave Creek, AZ	8.3 mi	2,106	24%
Peoria, AZ	11 mi	38,580	24%
Carefree, AZ	12 mi	1,817	15%
Sun City West, AZ	18 mi	23,316	24%
Sun City, AZ	18 mi	28,020	33%

Hospices serving Anthem

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Encore Hospice LLC	Phoenix, AZ	2.2 mi	(623) 248-6636
Stillwater Hospice	Phoenix, AZ	12 mi	(602) 567-9953
United Hospice & Palliative Care Of Arizona	Phoenix, AZ	12 mi	(602) 296-4717
Hospice Of The West	Phoenix, AZ	12 mi	(602) 343-6422
Bliss Hospice LLC	Phoenix, AZ	12 mi	(602) 492-1643
Dignity Hospice	Phoenix, AZ	12 mi	(602) 402-6619

Straight-line miles from the center of Anthem. 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 Anthem

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $6,425 monthly median income of Anthem households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona.

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 Anthem: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Anthem?

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $6,425 monthly median income of Anthem households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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.

In-Home Hospice Support in Anthem, AZ