Hospice Support in Parker, AZ: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Parker, AZ: the local picture

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Parker ZIP codes

31

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

26%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in La Paz County)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in La Paz County)

Medicare lists 5 hospices whose service area includes Parker ZIP codes, the nearest offices being River Valley Hospice in Parker (8.7 mi) and Beacon Of Hope Hospice in Lake Havasu (32 mi).

140 Parker 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.

Parker compared with La Paz County and Arizona

Census figure	Parker	La Paz County	Arizona
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	5.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	41%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.0%	9.4%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	16%	43%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	11%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,028	$44,832	—

Older residents in towns around Parker

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Lake Havasu City, AZ	33 mi	20,541	27%
Blythe, CA	35 mi	1,774	26%
Desert Hills, AZ	36 mi	1,429	28%
Needles, CA	58 mi	1,102	14%
Mohave Valley, AZ	63 mi	951	32%
Fort Mohave, AZ	70 mi	6,166	17%

Hospices serving Parker

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
River Valley Hospice	Parker, AZ	8.7 mi	(928) 683-4041
Beacon Of Hope Hospice	Lake Havasu, AZ	32 mi	(928) 854-4200
Hospice Compassus - Bullhead City	Bullhead City, AZ	77 mi	(928) 763-6433
Living Waters Hospice, LLC	Golden Valley, AZ	88 mi	(928) 565-9000
Hospice Of The Valley - Central	Phoenix, AZ	130 mi	(602) 287-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Parker. 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 Parker

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 $3,669 monthly median income of Parker 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 Parker: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Parker?

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 $3,669 monthly median income of Parker 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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