Hospice Support in Sacaton, AZ: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Sacaton, AZ: the local picture

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Sacaton ZIP codes

24

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

10%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (19% in Pinal County)

55%

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

Medicare lists 14 hospices whose service area includes Sacaton ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Agape Hospice Pinal County in Casa Grande (13 mi) and Hospice Compassus-Casa Grande in Casa Grande (13 mi).

28 Sacaton residents 65 or older live alone (10% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Sacaton compared with Pinal County and Arizona

Census figure	Sacaton	Pinal County	Arizona
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	10%	19%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	25%	5.0%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	10%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	9.9%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$115,699	$61,377	—

Older residents in towns around Sacaton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Sun Lakes, AZ	11 mi	10,984	30%
Casa Grande, AZ	12 mi	12,106	21%
San Tan Valley, AZ	14 mi	14,190	13%
Maricopa, AZ	14 mi	9,501	11%
Queen Creek, AZ	14 mi	8,907	11%
Chandler, AZ	15 mi	38,167	24%

Hospices serving Sacaton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Agape Hospice Pinal County	Casa Grande, AZ	13 mi	(520) 413-0954
Hospice Compassus-Casa Grande	Casa Grande, AZ	13 mi	(520) 421-7143
Hospice Of The Valley East	Gilbert, AZ	14 mi	(480) 730-5980
Traditions Health	Chandler, AZ	18 mi	(480) 246-3560
Azorna Hospice And Palliative Care	Mesa, AZ	20 mi	(480) 637-4100
Belief Hospice	Mesa, AZ	22 mi	(480) 845-8088

Straight-line miles from the center of Sacaton. 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 Sacaton

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 16% of the $9,642 monthly median income of Sacaton 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 Sacaton: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Sacaton?

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 16% of the $9,642 monthly median income of Sacaton 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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