Respite Care in Anthem, AZ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Anthem, AZ: the local picture

5,215

residents 65 or older (23% of Anthem)

78%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

25%

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

65

Medicare-certified hospices serve Anthem ZIP codes

Most older adults in Anthem live with someone: 78% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 1,285 Anthem residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (31% in Maricopa County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 65 hospices serving Anthem ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Anthem compared with Maricopa County and Arizona

Census figure	Anthem	Maricopa County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	25%	25%
Residents 65 or older	23%	16%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.5%	9.7%	10%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	5.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,095	$66,038	—

Older residents in towns around Anthem

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
New River, AZ	3.4 mi	3,962	21%
Cave Creek, AZ	8.3 mi	2,106	21%
Peoria, AZ	11 mi	38,580	34%
Carefree, AZ	12 mi	1,817	11%
Sun City West, AZ	18 mi	23,316	29%
Sun City, AZ	18 mi	28,020	33%

Hospices serving Anthem

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Encore Hospice LLC	Phoenix, AZ	2.2 mi	(623) 248-6636
Stillwater Hospice	Phoenix, AZ	12 mi	(602) 567-9953
United Hospice & Palliative Care Of Arizona	Phoenix, AZ	12 mi	(602) 296-4717
Hospice Of The West	Phoenix, AZ	12 mi	(602) 343-6422
Bliss Hospice LLC	Phoenix, AZ	12 mi	(602) 492-1643

Nursing homes near Anthem (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Acacia Health Center	Phoenix, AZ	13 mi	5 of 5	78	(480) 384-5600
Lake Pleasant Post Acute Rehabilitation Center	Peoria, AZ	15 mi	4 of 5	128	(623) 566-0642
Advanced Health Care Of Glendale	Glendale, AZ	15 mi	3 of 5	54	(602) 732-3400
Center At Arrowhead, LLC	Glendale, AZ	15 mi	5 of 5	96	(623) 773-6100

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

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Anthem

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 24% of the $6,425 monthly median income of Anthem 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 respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

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

Questions

Respite Care in Anthem: common questions

Which hospices serve Anthem?

Medicare lists 65 hospices for Anthem ZIP codes, including Encore Hospice LLC, Stillwater Hospice, United Hospice & Palliative Care Of Arizona.

How much does respite care cost in Anthem?

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 24% of the $6,425 monthly median income of Anthem 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).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Anthem. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona covers Arizona.

More near Anthem

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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.

Respite Care in Anthem, AZ