Hospice Support in Parowan, UT: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Parowan, UT: the local picture

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Parowan ZIP codes

62

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

27%

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

37%

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

Medicare lists 8 hospices whose service area includes Parowan ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Atlas Hospice Of Southern Utah in St. George (61 mi) and Zion's Way Hospice in St George (65 mi).

157 Parowan residents 65 or older live alone (27% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Parowan compared with Iron County and Utah

Census figure	Parowan	Iron County	Utah
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.3%	1.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	25%	22%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10.0%	7.2%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	18%	14%	12%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.6%	8.6%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,484	$59,796	—

Older residents in towns around Parowan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Enoch, UT	13 mi	914	14%
Cedar City, UT	18 mi	4,745	27%
Beaver, UT	32 mi	492	32%
La Verkin, UT	48 mi	645	22%
Hurricane, UT	55 mi	5,694	20%
Kanab, UT	58 mi	1,041	17%

Hospices serving Parowan

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Atlas Hospice Of Southern Utah	St. George, UT	61 mi	(435) 628-8410
Zion's Way Hospice	St George, UT	65 mi	(435) 688-0648
Intermountain Health Hospice - St. George	St George, UT	65 mi	(435) 251-2367
Canyon Hospice Of Southern Utah	St. George, UT	65 mi	(435) 773-6600
Enhabit Hospice Of Southern Utah	St. George, UT	65 mi	(435) 634-9300
Horizon Hospice Specialists - Sg	St George, UT	65 mi	(435) 688-9202

Straight-line miles from the center of Parowan. 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 Parowan

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 35% of the $4,290 monthly median income of Parowan 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 Parowan: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Parowan?

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 35% of the $4,290 monthly median income of Parowan 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).

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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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