Hospice Support in Star Valley, AZ: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Star Valley, AZ: the local picture

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Star Valley ZIP codes

80

residents 85 or older (3.2% of all residents)

38%

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

26%

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

Medicare lists 9 hospices whose service area includes Star Valley ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Hospice Compassus-Payson in Payson (4.5 mi) and Hospice Of Payson, LLC in Payson (4.5 mi).

441 Star Valley residents 65 or older live alone (38% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Star Valley compared with Gila County and Arizona

Census figure	Star Valley	Gila County	Arizona
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	29%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	38%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.6%	4.8%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	46%	31%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.7%	11%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,750	$51,828	—

Older residents in towns around Star Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Payson, AZ	5.7 mi	6,595	33%
Heber-Overgaard, AZ	39 mi	891	34%
Camp Verde, AZ	42 mi	3,403	20%
Lake Montezuma, AZ	42 mi	2,059	25%
Village of Oak Creek, AZ	48 mi	3,865	28%
Carefree, AZ	50 mi	1,817	15%

Hospices serving Star Valley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Compassus-Payson	Payson, AZ	4.5 mi	(928) 472-6340
Hospice Of Payson, LLC	Payson, AZ	4.5 mi	(928) 474-2415
Arizona Care Hospice	Fountain Hills, AZ	53 mi	(480) 588-8200
Savior Hospice	Phoenix, AZ	65 mi	(480) 320-4733
Arizona Life Hospice	Mesa, AZ	66 mi	(480) 708-0829
Hospice Of The Valley - Central	Phoenix, AZ	70 mi	(602) 287-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Star Valley. 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 Star Valley

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 47% of the $3,229 monthly median income of Star Valley 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 Star Valley: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Star Valley?

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 47% of the $3,229 monthly median income of Star Valley 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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