Hospice Support in Tolleson, AZ: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Tolleson, AZ: the local picture

45

Medicare-certified hospices serve Tolleson ZIP codes

74

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

19%

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

32%

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

Medicare lists 45 hospices whose service area includes Tolleson ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Eternity Hospice & Palliative Care in Phoenix (3.0 mi) and Canyon Home Care & Hospice in Glendale (7.0 mi).

240 Tolleson residents 65 or older live alone (19% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Tolleson compared with Maricopa County and Arizona

Census figure	Tolleson	Maricopa County	Arizona
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.0%	5.8%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	9.7%	10%

Older residents in towns around Tolleson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Glendale, AZ	7.0 mi	33,463	25%
Litchfield Park, AZ	7.0 mi	1,365	25%
Youngtown, AZ	9.8 mi	1,270	53%
Avondale, AZ	10 mi	8,107	21%
El Mirage, AZ	11 mi	3,636	15%
Sun City, AZ	12 mi	28,020	33%

Hospices serving Tolleson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Eternity Hospice & Palliative Care	Phoenix, AZ	3.0 mi	(602) 374-6878
Canyon Home Care & Hospice	Glendale, AZ	7.0 mi	(602) 314-6246
Hospice Of The Valley - West (031515)	Peoria, AZ	8.9 mi	(623) 583-4848
Pristine Hospice LLC	Glendale, AZ	9.5 mi	(480) 343-8045
Mountain View Hospice, LLC	Peoria, AZ	11 mi	(623) 230-3698
Emblem Hospice Central	Phoenix, AZ	12 mi	(623) 847-2323

Straight-line miles from the center of Tolleson. 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 Tolleson

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. 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 Tolleson: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Tolleson?

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. 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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