Hospice Support in Mesa, AZ: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Mesa, AZ: the local picture

124

Medicare-certified hospices serve Mesa ZIP codes

9,927

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

26%

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

33%

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

Medicare lists 124 hospices whose service area includes Mesa ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Endeavor Hospice in Mesa (0.5 mi) and Arizona Life Hospice in Mesa (0.5 mi).

22,217 Mesa residents 65 or older live alone (26% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Mesa compared with Maricopa County and Arizona

Census figure	Mesa	Maricopa County	Arizona
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.4%	5.8%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	9.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,598	$66,038	—

Older residents in towns around Mesa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Gilbert, AZ	6.4 mi	30,955	19%
Apache Junction, AZ	10 mi	13,972	25%
Chandler, AZ	11 mi	38,167	24%
Tempe, AZ	12 mi	20,951	25%
Queen Creek, AZ	13 mi	8,907	11%
Fountain Hills, AZ	14 mi	9,693	22%

Hospices serving Mesa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Endeavor Hospice	Mesa, AZ	0.5 mi	(480) 674-8228
Arizona Life Hospice	Mesa, AZ	0.5 mi	(480) 708-0829
Vital Hc, Inc	Mesa, AZ	0.5 mi	(520) 278-5003
Enhabit Hospice	Mesa, AZ	2.5 mi	(480) 407-4597
Casa De La Luz East Valley	Mesa, AZ	4.2 mi	(480) 895-5434
Aegis Hospice, Inc.	Mesa, AZ	4.6 mi	(480) 219-4790

Straight-line miles from the center of Mesa. 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 Mesa

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 30% of the $5,133 monthly median income of Mesa 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 Mesa: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Mesa?

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 30% of the $5,133 monthly median income of Mesa 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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