Hospice Support in Tucson, AZ: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Tucson, AZ: the local picture

51

Medicare-certified hospices serve Tucson ZIP codes

10,467

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

37%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Pima County)

Medicare lists 51 hospices whose service area includes Tucson ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Choice Hospice Of Arizona in Tucson (4.2 mi) and Affinity Hospice Care Inc in Tucson (4.2 mi).

31,519 Tucson residents 65 or older live alone (37% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Tucson compared with Pima County and Arizona

Census figure	Tucson	Pima County	Arizona
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	29%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.3%	5.5%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	16%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.4%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,400	$60,759	—

Older residents in towns around Tucson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
South Tucson, AZ	6.5 mi	645	30%
Summit, AZ	7.8 mi	540	4.1%
Catalina Foothills, AZ	10 mi	18,029	25%
Drexel Heights, AZ	10 mi	4,985	20%
Tanque Verde, AZ	11 mi	5,440	16%
Rincon Valley, AZ	11 mi	1,496	19%

Hospices serving Tucson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Choice Hospice Of Arizona	Tucson, AZ	4.2 mi	(602) 795-9705
Affinity Hospice Care Inc	Tucson, AZ	4.2 mi	(520) 230-1220
Bristol Hospice - Tucson	Tucson, AZ	4.2 mi	(520) 300-9337
Dependable Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC	Tucson, AZ	4.2 mi	(520) 901-5200
Agape Hospice & Palliative Care	Tucson, AZ	4.2 mi	(520) 207-5817
Desert Harmony Hospice Of Tucson	Tucson, AZ	4.2 mi	(520) 284-9334

Straight-line miles from the center of Tucson. 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 Tucson

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 38% of the $3,950 monthly median income of Tucson 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 Tucson: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Tucson?

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 38% of the $3,950 monthly median income of Tucson 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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