Hospice Support in Sun City West, AZ: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Sun City West, AZ: the local picture

72

Medicare-certified hospices serve Sun City West ZIP codes

3,772

residents 85 or older (14% of all residents)

24%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (25% in Maricopa County)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Maricopa County)

Medicare lists 72 hospices whose service area includes Sun City West ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Savior Hospice in Surprise (3.2 mi) and Mountain View Hospice, LLC in Peoria (9.0 mi).

5,434 Sun City West residents 65 or older live alone (24% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Sun City West compared with Maricopa County and Arizona

Census figure	Sun City West	Maricopa County	Arizona
Residents 85 or older	14%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.8%	5.8%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	85%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.2%	9.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,956	$66,038	—

Older residents in towns around Sun City West

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Surprise, AZ	5.5 mi	34,432	21%
Sun City, AZ	5.8 mi	28,020	33%
El Mirage, AZ	5.9 mi	3,636	15%
Youngtown, AZ	6.7 mi	1,270	53%
Peoria, AZ	8.4 mi	38,580	24%
Citrus Park, AZ	11 mi	1,055	20%

Hospices serving Sun City West

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Savior Hospice	Surprise, AZ	3.2 mi	(605) 210-1254
Mountain View Hospice, LLC	Peoria, AZ	9.0 mi	(623) 230-3698
Billet Hospice Inc- Peoria	Peoria, AZ	9.0 mi	(833) 224-5538
Rd Hospice	Peoria, AZ	9.1 mi	(623) 688-0011
Canyon Home Care & Hospice	Glendale, AZ	9.6 mi	(602) 314-6246
Hospice Of The Valley - West (031515)	Peoria, AZ	9.7 mi	(623) 583-4848

Straight-line miles from the center of Sun City West. 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 Sun City West

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 29% of the $5,246 monthly median income of Sun City West 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 Sun City West: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Sun City West?

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 29% of the $5,246 monthly median income of Sun City West 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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