Hospice Support in San Carlos, AZ: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in San Carlos, AZ: the local picture

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve San Carlos ZIP codes

20

residents 85 or older (0.4% of all residents)

13%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (29% in Gila County)

58%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Gila County)

Medicare lists 2 hospices whose service area includes San Carlos ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Aviant Hospice Gila in Globe (18 mi) and Thema Health Services in Phoenix (90 mi).

56 San Carlos residents 65 or older live alone (13% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

San Carlos compared with Gila County and Arizona

Census figure	San Carlos	Gila County	Arizona
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	2.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	29%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	58%	38%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	21%	4.8%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	8.6%	31%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	11%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$109,292	$51,828	—

Older residents in towns around San Carlos

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Globe, AZ	16 mi	1,463	31%
Central Heights-Midland City, AZ	20 mi	492	28%
Superior, AZ	38 mi	883	38%
Whiteriver, AZ	45 mi	446	13%
Pima, AZ	48 mi	471	16%
San Manuel, AZ	52 mi	906	31%

Hospices serving San Carlos

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aviant Hospice Gila	Globe, AZ	18 mi	(928) 425-5400
Thema Health Services	Phoenix, AZ	90 mi	(602) 889-4400

Straight-line miles from the center of San Carlos. 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 San Carlos

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 17% of the $9,108 monthly median income of San Carlos 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 San Carlos: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in San Carlos?

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 17% of the $9,108 monthly median income of San Carlos 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.

In-Home Hospice Support in San Carlos, AZ