Hospice Support in Lake of the Woods, AZ: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Lake of the Woods, AZ: the local picture

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lake of the Woods ZIP codes

81

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

25%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (21% in Navajo County)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Navajo County)

Medicare lists 7 hospices whose service area includes Lake of the Woods ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Hospice Compassus - White Mountain in Lakeside (1.0 mi) and Accord Hospice Of The White Mountains, LLC in Show Low (10 mi).

276 Lake of the Woods residents 65 or older live alone (25% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Lake of the Woods compared with Navajo County and Arizona

Census figure	Lake of the Woods	Navajo County	Arizona
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	21%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.9%	6.9%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	34%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	18%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,898	$44,849	—

Older residents in towns around Lake of the Woods

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ	1.6 mi	1,397	9.7%
Show Low, AZ	8.2 mi	3,353	26%
Linden, AZ	11 mi	734	17%
White Mountain Lake, AZ	13 mi	706	27%
Taylor, AZ	21 mi	801	2.6%
Whiteriver, AZ	22 mi	446	13%

Hospices serving Lake of the Woods

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Compassus - White Mountain	Lakeside, AZ	1.0 mi	(928) 368-4400
Accord Hospice Of The White Mountains, LLC	Show Low, AZ	10 mi	(928) 271-8013
Eden Hospice	Safford, AZ	94 mi	(928) 432-6255
Arizona Life Hospice	Mesa, AZ	112 mi	(480) 708-0829
Savior Hospice	Phoenix, AZ	122 mi	(480) 320-4733
Hospice Of The Valley - Central	Phoenix, AZ	126 mi	(602) 287-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Lake of the Woods. 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 Lake of the Woods

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 41% of the $3,658 monthly median income of Lake of the Woods 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 Lake of the Woods: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Lake of the Woods?

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 41% of the $3,658 monthly median income of Lake of the Woods 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 Lake of the Woods, AZ