Hospice Support in Hurricane, UT: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Hurricane, UT: the local picture

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hurricane ZIP codes

359

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

20%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (20% in Washington County)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Washington County)

Medicare lists 17 hospices whose service area includes Hurricane ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Atlas Hospice Of Southern Utah in St. George (8.1 mi) and Advanced Hospice Of St. George in St George (12 mi).

1,110 Hurricane residents 65 or older live alone (20% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Hurricane compared with Washington County and Utah

Census figure	Hurricane	Washington County	Utah
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.4%	1.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	20%	22%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.3%	3.9%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	25%	22%	12%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.0%	7.6%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,815	$65,413	—

Older residents in towns around Hurricane

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Washington, UT	7.3 mi	6,786	16%
La Verkin, UT	8.3 mi	645	22%
St. George, UT	13 mi	22,225	23%
Santa Clara, UT	16 mi	1,281	14%
Ivins, UT	18 mi	3,191	19%
Colorado City, AZ	24 mi	45	0.0%

Hospices serving Hurricane

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Atlas Hospice Of Southern Utah	St. George, UT	8.1 mi	(435) 628-8410
Advanced Hospice Of St. George	St George, UT	12 mi	(435) 522-2200
Mission Hospice Services Of St. George	St. George, UT	12 mi	(435) 767-1171
Summit Hospice St. George	St. George, UT	12 mi	(435) 359-4599
Applegate Hospice St. George	St. George, UT	12 mi	(435) 628-1569
Dixie Hospice Care LLC	St. George, UT	12 mi	(435) 627-2724

Straight-line miles from the center of Hurricane. 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 Hurricane

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 28% of the $5,401 monthly median income of Hurricane 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 Hurricane: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Hurricane?

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 28% of the $5,401 monthly median income of Hurricane 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).

More near Hurricane

More senior care near Hurricane

Hospice Support in nearby cities

Other care in Hurricane

More for Hurricane families

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 Hurricane, UT