Hospice Support in Maricopa, AZ: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Maricopa, AZ: the local picture

53

Medicare-certified hospices serve Maricopa ZIP codes

285

residents 85 or older (0.4% of all residents)

11%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (19% in Pinal County)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Pinal County)

Medicare lists 53 hospices whose service area includes Maricopa ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Agape Hospice Pinal County in Casa Grande (18 mi) and Gentiva Ii in Casa Grande (18 mi).

1,077 Maricopa residents 65 or older live alone (11% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Maricopa compared with Pinal County and Arizona

Census figure	Maricopa	Pinal County	Arizona
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	19%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.4%	5.0%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	14%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.7%	9.9%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,938	$61,377	—

Older residents in towns around Maricopa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Sacaton, AZ	14 mi	355	10%
Sun Lakes, AZ	14 mi	10,984	30%
Casa Grande, AZ	17 mi	12,106	21%
Chandler, AZ	19 mi	38,167	24%
Guadalupe, AZ	23 mi	800	37%
Gilbert, AZ	24 mi	30,955	19%

Hospices serving Maricopa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Agape Hospice Pinal County	Casa Grande, AZ	18 mi	(520) 413-0954
Gentiva Ii	Casa Grande, AZ	18 mi	(480) 461-3144
Hospice Compassus-Casa Grande	Casa Grande, AZ	18 mi	(520) 421-7143
A Tlc Hospice LLC	Chandler, AZ	19 mi	(480) 687-2892
Traditions Health	Chandler, AZ	19 mi	(480) 246-3560
Prism Hospice	Chandler, AZ	21 mi	(480) 246-9242

Straight-line miles from the center of Maricopa. 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 Maricopa

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 25% of the $5,995 monthly median income of Maricopa 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 Maricopa: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Maricopa?

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 25% of the $5,995 monthly median income of Maricopa 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).

More near Maricopa

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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 Maricopa, AZ