Hospice Support in Carefree, AZ: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Carefree, AZ: the local picture

23

Medicare-certified hospices serve Carefree ZIP codes

98

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

15%

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

11%

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

Medicare lists 23 hospices whose service area includes Carefree ZIP codes, the nearest offices being AZ Sunset Hospice in Phoenix (11 mi) and Elevate Hospice And Palliative Care LLC in Scottsdale (15 mi).

257 Carefree residents 65 or older live alone (15% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Carefree compared with Maricopa County and Arizona

Census figure	Carefree	Maricopa County	Arizona
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	11%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	5.8%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	49%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	9.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$131,745	$66,038	—

Older residents in towns around Carefree

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Cave Creek, AZ	4.1 mi	2,106	24%
Scottsdale, AZ	10 mi	64,452	28%
New River, AZ	11 mi	3,962	14%
Anthem, AZ	12 mi	5,215	22%
Fountain Hills, AZ	18 mi	9,693	22%
Paradise Valley, AZ	19 mi	4,118	17%

Hospices serving Carefree

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
AZ Sunset Hospice	Phoenix, AZ	11 mi	(480) 544-9334
Elevate Hospice And Palliative Care LLC	Scottsdale, AZ	15 mi	(480) 800-4816
Desert Valley Hospice LLC	Phoenix, AZ	15 mi	(602) 999-0960
Bliss Hospice LLC	Phoenix, AZ	15 mi	(602) 492-1643
United Hospice & Palliative Care Of Arizona	Phoenix, AZ	15 mi	(602) 296-4717
Hospice Of The West	Phoenix, AZ	15 mi	(602) 343-6422

Straight-line miles from the center of Carefree. 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 Carefree

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 14% of the $10,979 monthly median income of Carefree 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 Carefree: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Carefree?

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 14% of the $10,979 monthly median income of Carefree 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.

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