Hospice Support in Phoenix, AZ: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Phoenix, AZ: the local picture

155

Medicare-certified hospices serve Phoenix ZIP codes

20,478

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

28%

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

32%

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

Medicare lists 155 hospices whose service area includes Phoenix ZIP codes, the nearest offices being AZ Hospice Care Inc in Phoenix (2.1 mi) and St Rita Hospice Inc in Phoenix (2.1 mi).

54,148 Phoenix residents 65 or older live alone (28% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Phoenix compared with Maricopa County and Arizona

Census figure	Phoenix	Maricopa County	Arizona
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.6%	5.8%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,438	$66,038	—

Older residents in towns around Phoenix

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Glendale, AZ	6.3 mi	33,463	25%
Paradise Valley, AZ	7.5 mi	4,118	17%
Sun City, AZ	12 mi	28,020	33%
Youngtown, AZ	12 mi	1,270	53%
Tolleson, AZ	13 mi	1,257	19%
El Mirage, AZ	14 mi	3,636	15%

Hospices serving Phoenix

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
AZ Hospice Care Inc	Phoenix, AZ	2.1 mi	(480) 645-9640
St Rita Hospice Inc	Phoenix, AZ	2.1 mi	(602) 922-0266
Copper Sky Hospice LLC	Phoenix, AZ	2.1 mi	(602) 830-0605
Summit Hospice	Phoenix, AZ	2.1 mi	(602) 535-8255
Hidden Hills Hospice	Phoenix, AZ	2.1 mi	(602) 675-0277
Family First Hospice, Inc	Phoenix, AZ	2.4 mi	(480) 482-1833

Straight-line miles from the center of Phoenix. 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 Phoenix

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 $5,037 monthly median income of Phoenix 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 Phoenix: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Phoenix?

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 $5,037 monthly median income of Phoenix 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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