Hospice Support in Chandler, AZ: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Chandler, AZ: the local picture

117

Medicare-certified hospices serve Chandler ZIP codes

3,729

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

24%

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

31%

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

Medicare lists 117 hospices whose service area includes Chandler ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Sapphire Hospice in Chandler (2.2 mi) and Valley Care Hospice, Inc in Chandler (2.2 mi).

8,777 Chandler residents 65 or older live alone (24% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Chandler compared with Maricopa County and Arizona

Census figure	Chandler	Maricopa County	Arizona
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.3%	5.8%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.2%	9.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,657	$66,038	—

Older residents in towns around Chandler

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Sun Lakes, AZ	4.8 mi	10,984	30%
Gilbert, AZ	6.6 mi	30,955	19%
Tempe, AZ	8.6 mi	20,951	25%
Guadalupe, AZ	8.6 mi	800	37%
Mesa, AZ	11 mi	89,374	26%
Queen Creek, AZ	14 mi	8,907	11%

Hospices serving Chandler

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sapphire Hospice	Chandler, AZ	2.2 mi	(480) 347-9866
Valley Care Hospice, Inc	Chandler, AZ	2.2 mi	(480) 359-3998
Prism Hospice	Chandler, AZ	2.5 mi	(480) 246-9242
Shanti Hospice, LLC	Chandler, AZ	3.3 mi	(480) 788-7284
Aviant Hospice Phoenix	Gilbert, AZ	4.2 mi	(480) 398-2411
Advisacare Hospice, LLC	Gilbert, AZ	4.2 mi	(480) 284-4600

Straight-line miles from the center of Chandler. 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 Chandler

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 26% of the $5,888 monthly median income of Chandler 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 Chandler: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Chandler?

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 26% of the $5,888 monthly median income of Chandler 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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