In-Home Personal Care in South Tucson, AZ

Local figures

Personal Care in South Tucson, AZ: the local picture

2.2%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.5% in Pima County)

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Pima County)

47

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

26

Medicare-certified home health agencies list South Tucson ZIP codes in their service area

About 14 South Tucson residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (2.2%; 5.5% in Pima County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

103 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

47 of the 645 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

South Tucson compared with Pima County and Arizona

Census figure	South Tucson	Pima County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.2%	5.5%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.4%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	29%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	9.4%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,083	$60,759	—

Older residents in towns around South Tucson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Drexel Heights, AZ	5.8 mi	4,985	5.5%
Tucson, AZ	6.5 mi	88,716	7.3%
Flowing Wells, AZ	7.2 mi	2,805	4.1%
Tucson Mountains, AZ	8.7 mi	3,793	2.4%
Catalina Foothills, AZ	8.8 mi	18,029	2.5%
Valencia West, AZ	9.3 mi	1,662	1.1%

Home health agencies with aides serving South Tucson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Sacred Heart Home Health Care - Tucson	Tucson, AZ	5.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 577-4630
Dependable Home Health, Inc	Tucson, AZ	5.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 721-3822
Dependable Nurses, Inc	Tucson, AZ	5.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 795-1290
Amedisys Home Health Care	Tucson, AZ	8.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 325-9056
Eden Home Health	Sierra Vista, AZ	66 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 335-6118

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

What it covers

What a personal care aide can help with

Bathing or showering, with a shower chair if needed
Dressing and undressing
Toileting and incontinence care
Grooming: hair, shaving and oral care

Cost

What personal care costs in South 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 52% of the $2,924 monthly median income of South 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 personal care aide

The Census Bureau asks whether a person has difficulty dressing or bathing, which it calls a self-care difficulty; it is the clearest sign that someone needs personal care. Medicare does not pay for personal care when it is the only care needed (Medicare.gov), but many state Medicaid programs do for people who qualify.

Questions worth asking: How do you protect a client’s dignity during bathing and toileting? Are you trained in safe transfers? Can you keep the same morning or evening hours each day? More in our personal care guide.

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

Questions

Personal Care in South Tucson: common questions

How much does personal care cost in South 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 52% of the $2,924 monthly median income of South 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).

What is the difference between personal care and companion care?

Companion care is company and help around the house. Personal care is hands-on help with the body: bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming. Many caregivers offer both; say in your posting which you need.

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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.