Hospice Support in South Weber, UT: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in South Weber, UT: the local picture

33

Medicare-certified hospices serve South Weber ZIP codes

96

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

12%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Davis County)

Medicare lists 33 hospices whose service area includes South Weber ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Applegate Hospice in South Ogden (3.4 mi) and Valeo Hospice in Layton (3.6 mi).

99 South Weber residents 65 or older live alone (12% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

South Weber compared with Davis County and Utah

Census figure	South Weber	Davis County	Utah
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.0%	1.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	19%	22%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.3%	4.6%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	10%	11%	12%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.8%	7.1%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,802	$77,239	—

Older residents in towns around South Weber

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
South Ogden, UT	2.7 mi	2,520	26%
Washington Terrace, UT	3.0 mi	1,779	26%
Layton, UT	4.1 mi	9,019	22%
Riverdale, UT	4.1 mi	1,213	26%
Sunset, UT	4.5 mi	396	21%
Clearfield, UT	4.7 mi	2,870	25%

Hospices serving South Weber

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Applegate Hospice	South Ogden, UT	3.4 mi	(801) 394-3250
Valeo Hospice	Layton, UT	3.6 mi	(801) 475-6222
Symbii Hospice	Layton, UT	3.6 mi	(801) 444-0221
Atlas Hospice	Layton, UT	3.6 mi	(801) 771-9099
Afi Hospice, LLC	Layton, UT	3.6 mi	(801) 546-7417
Inspiration Hospice, LLC	Clearfield, UT	5.6 mi	(801) 281-1314

Straight-line miles from the center of South Weber. 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 South Weber

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 26% of the $5,734 monthly median income of South Weber 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 South Weber: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in South Weber?

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 26% of the $5,734 monthly median income of South Weber 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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