Hospice Support in Somerton, AZ: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Somerton, AZ: the local picture

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Somerton ZIP codes

325

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

30%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (24% in Yuma County)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Yuma County)

Medicare lists 6 hospices whose service area includes Somerton ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Acacia Hospice Care, Inc in Yuma (7.6 mi) and Southwestern Palliative Care And Hospice in Yuma (7.6 mi).

484 Somerton residents 65 or older live alone (30% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Somerton compared with Yuma County and Arizona

Census figure	Somerton	Yuma County	Arizona
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	24%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.8%	5.0%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	11%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	13%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,079	$48,331	—

Older residents in towns around Somerton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
San Luis, AZ	8.2 mi	3,760	15%
Avenue B and C, AZ	8.4 mi	750	28%
Yuma, AZ	12 mi	17,623	26%
Fortuna Foothills, AZ	18 mi	13,101	24%
Wellton, AZ	28 mi	1,316	19%
Holtville, CA	42 mi	991	18%

Hospices serving Somerton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Acacia Hospice Care, Inc	Yuma, AZ	7.6 mi	(623) 329-2676
Southwestern Palliative Care And Hospice	Yuma, AZ	7.6 mi	(928) 276-4477
Hospice Of Yuma	Yuma, AZ	7.6 mi	(928) 343-2222
Hospice Compassus - Yuma	Yuma, AZ	7.6 mi	(928) 344-6100
Unicare Hospice Inc	Yuma, AZ	7.6 mi	(928) 248-4110
Arizona Best Hospice, LLC	Yuma, AZ	17 mi	(928) 783-0705

Straight-line miles from the center of Somerton. 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 Somerton

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 53% of the $2,840 monthly median income of Somerton 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 Somerton: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Somerton?

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 53% of the $2,840 monthly median income of Somerton 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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