Hospice Support in Riverton, UT: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Riverton, UT: the local picture

36

Medicare-certified hospices serve Riverton ZIP codes

446

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

16%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Salt Lake County)

Medicare lists 36 hospices whose service area includes Riverton ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Ability Hospice in South Jordan (2.6 mi) and Intermountain Health Hospice - Salt Lake in South Jordan (2.6 mi).

791 Riverton residents 65 or older live alone (16% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Riverton compared with Salt Lake County and Utah

Census figure	Riverton	Salt Lake County	Utah
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.2%	1.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	25%	22%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.8%	5.9%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	11%	12%	12%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.3%	7.8%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,309	$71,396	—

Older residents in towns around Riverton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
South Jordan, UT	3.0 mi	10,262	20%
Bluffdale, UT	3.2 mi	1,255	22%
Herriman, UT	3.5 mi	2,807	27%
Draper, UT	5.4 mi	5,022	17%
West Jordan, UT	6.2 mi	11,497	15%
White City, UT	6.4 mi	770	20%

Hospices serving Riverton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ability Hospice	South Jordan, UT	2.6 mi	(385) 287-1311
Intermountain Health Hospice - Salt Lake	South Jordan, UT	2.6 mi	(385) 887-6000
Elevation Hospice Of Utah, LLC	Draper, UT	4.4 mi	(801) 610-1868
Auburn Crest Hospice	Draper, UT	4.4 mi	(801) 327-2295
Active Hospice, LLC	Sandy, UT	6.1 mi	(801) 438-6285
Suncrest Hospice	Sandy, UT	6.1 mi	(801) 996-8469

Straight-line miles from the center of Riverton. 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 Riverton

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 22% of the $6,942 monthly median income of Riverton 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 Riverton: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Riverton?

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 22% of the $6,942 monthly median income of Riverton 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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