Live-In Caregivers in New Kingman-Butler, AZ

Local figures

Live-In Caregivers in New Kingman-Butler, AZ: the local picture

403

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

2,040

households headed by someone 65+ own their home (91%)

52%

of New Kingman-Butler homes have 3 or more bedrooms (64% in Mohave County)

$15.15

Arizona minimum wage per hour

About 403 New Kingman-Butler residents are 85 or older. Live-in care is most often arranged for this age group, when help is needed through the day and someone should be close at night.

A live-in caregiver needs a private room. 52% of homes in New Kingman-Butler have three or more bedrooms (64% in Mohave County); the median home has 4.9 rooms.

Of New Kingman-Butler households headed by someone 65 or older, 2,040 own their home and 206 rent; among householders 85 and older it is 268 owners and 0 renters. Renters should check that the lease allows another adult to live in before anyone moves in.

New Kingman-Butler compared with Mohave County and Arizona

Census figure	New Kingman-Butler	Mohave County	Arizona
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	11%	10%
Residents 65 or older	26%	33%	19%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	9.2%	26%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,488	$49,621	—

Older residents in towns around New Kingman-Butler

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Kingman, AZ	3.3 mi	8,742	902
Golden Valley, AZ	13 mi	3,240	284
Bullhead City, AZ	32 mi	14,567	1,247
Laughlin, NV	35 mi	3,299	247
Fort Mohave, AZ	37 mi	6,166	281
Mohave Valley, AZ	40 mi	951	73

Emergency hospitals near New Kingman-Butler

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Kingman Regional Medical Center	Kingman, AZ	20 mi	3 of 5	(928) 757-2101
Western Arizona Regional Medical Center	Bullhead City, AZ	35 mi	2 of 5	(928) 763-2273
Exceptional Community Hospital Bullhead City	Bullhead City, AZ	35 mi	not rated	(469) 341-7800

Straight-line miles from the center of New Kingman-Butler. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a live-in caregiver can help with

Help across the day: meals, housekeeping, personal care
Someone in the home overnight if help is needed
Medication reminders and appointment rides
Companionship and a steady routine

Cost

What live-in care costs in New Kingman-Butler

Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $17.51 an hour (the Arizona median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $3,794 a month (145% of the $2,624 monthly median income of New Kingman-Butler households headed by someone 65+). Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $12,747 a month (486% of the $2,624 monthly median income of New Kingman-Butler households headed by someone 65+). Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. 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 live-in caregiver

Put the arrangement in writing: hours on duty, sleep time, days off, the room and pay (federal rules: DOL Fact Sheet 79B).

Questions worth asking: Have you lived in with a client before, and for how long? What days off and sleep time do you need? How do you handle being woken at night? More in our live-in caregivers guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Live-In Caregivers in New Kingman-Butler: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to New Kingman-Butler?

Kingman Regional Medical Center in Kingman, about 20 mi in a straight line from the center of New Kingman-Butler (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (928) 757-2101. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does live-in care cost in New Kingman-Butler?

Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $17.51 an hour (the Arizona median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $3,794 a month (145% of the $2,624 monthly median income of New Kingman-Butler households headed by someone 65+). Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $12,747 a month (486% of the $2,624 monthly median income of New Kingman-Butler households headed by someone 65+). Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Live-in or 24-hour care in New Kingman-Butler?

A live-in caregiver sleeps in the home and has protected sleep and break time. 24-hour care uses two or three caregivers in shifts so someone is always awake; in New Kingman-Butler it costs more than three times as much a month (see the cost section above). Choose shifts if help is needed several times a night.

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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.