Hospice Support in Catalina, AZ: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Catalina, AZ: the local picture

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Catalina ZIP codes

161

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

21%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (29% in Pima County)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Pima County)

Medicare lists 9 hospices whose service area includes Catalina ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Casa De La Luz Hospice in Tucson (11 mi) and Amedisys Hospice in Tucson (12 mi).

520 Catalina residents 65 or older live alone (21% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Catalina compared with Pima County and Arizona

Census figure	Catalina	Pima County	Arizona
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	29%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.6%	5.5%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	38%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.3%	9.4%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,639	$60,759	—

Older residents in towns around Catalina

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Saddlebrooke, AZ	5.2 mi	9,353	18%
Oro Valley, AZ	6.3 mi	17,216	23%
Oracle, AZ	11 mi	1,417	42%
Casas Adobes, AZ	12 mi	17,638	31%
Catalina Foothills, AZ	13 mi	18,029	25%
Marana, AZ	14 mi	12,228	17%

Hospices serving Catalina

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Casa De La Luz Hospice	Tucson, AZ	11 mi	(337) 233-1307
Amedisys Hospice	Tucson, AZ	12 mi	(520) 205-7700
Traditions Health	Tucson, AZ	16 mi	(979) 704-6547
T M C Hospice Aka Peppi's House	Tucson, AZ	16 mi	(520) 307-6257
Catalina Hospice PLLC	Tucson, AZ	17 mi	(520) 999-5903
Haven Hospice	Tucson, AZ	17 mi	(520) 363-2585

Straight-line miles from the center of Catalina. 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 Catalina

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 29% of the $5,220 monthly median income of Catalina 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 Catalina: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Catalina?

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 29% of the $5,220 monthly median income of Catalina 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 Catalina, AZ