Hospice Support in West Valley City, UT: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in West Valley City, UT: the local picture

43

Medicare-certified hospices serve West Valley City ZIP codes

923

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

18%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Salt Lake County)

Medicare lists 43 hospices whose service area includes West Valley City ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Cns Community Hospice in West Valley City (0.6 mi) and Harmony Hospice in Murray (5.2 mi).

2,263 West Valley City residents 65 or older live alone (18% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

West Valley City compared with Salt Lake County and Utah

Census figure	West Valley City	Salt Lake County	Utah
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.2%	1.2%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	25%	22%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.6%	5.9%	5.2%
Residents 65 or older	9.0%	12%	12%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	7.8%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,111	$71,396	—

Older residents in towns around West Valley City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Kearns, UT	2.5 mi	3,161	20%
Taylorsville, UT	3.9 mi	7,935	22%
West Jordan, UT	6.0 mi	11,497	15%
South Salt Lake, UT	6.0 mi	2,054	40%
Murray, UT	7.1 mi	8,957	29%
Salt Lake City, UT	7.4 mi	26,103	36%

Hospices serving West Valley City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Cns Community Hospice	West Valley City, UT	0.6 mi	(801) 233-6100
Harmony Hospice	Murray, UT	5.2 mi	(801) 281-0537
Aspire Hospice Care, Inc	Taylorsville, UT	5.2 mi	(801) 292-0296
Envision Hospice	Taylorsville, UT	5.2 mi	(801) 225-7971
Enhabit Hospice	Murray, UT	5.2 mi	(801) 747-5500
True North Hospice	South Salt Lake, UT	6.5 mi	(801) 922-4790

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

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 31% of the $4,843 monthly median income of West Valley City 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 West Valley City: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in West Valley City?

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 31% of the $4,843 monthly median income of West Valley City 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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