Respite Care in Avondale, AZ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Avondale, AZ: the local picture

8,107

residents 65 or older (8.8% of Avondale)

79%

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

34%

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

71

Medicare-certified hospices serve Avondale ZIP codes

Most older adults in Avondale live with someone: 79% 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 2,707 Avondale residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (31% in Maricopa County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 71 hospices serving Avondale ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Avondale compared with Maricopa County and Arizona

Census figure	Avondale	Maricopa County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	25%	25%
Residents 65 or older	8.8%	16%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.7%	10%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	5.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,051	$66,038	—

Older residents in towns around Avondale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Goodyear, AZ	4.6 mi	21,509	26%
Tolleson, AZ	10 mi	1,257	32%
Litchfield Park, AZ	13 mi	1,365	27%
Citrus Park, AZ	17 mi	1,055	29%
Glendale, AZ	17 mi	33,463	40%
Youngtown, AZ	19 mi	1,270	46%

Hospices serving Avondale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Eternity Hospice & Palliative Care	Phoenix, AZ	13 mi	(602) 374-6878
Canyon Home Care & Hospice	Glendale, AZ	16 mi	(602) 314-6246
Creek View Hospice LLC	Phoenix, AZ	19 mi	(602) 603-5165
Suncrest Hospice Phoenix, LLC	Phoenix, AZ	19 mi	(602) 633-1828
Hospice Of The Valley - West (031515)	Peoria, AZ	19 mi	(623) 583-4848

Nursing homes near Avondale (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Estrella Health And Rehabilitation Center	Avondale, AZ	9.3 mi	4 of 5	161	(623) 932-2282
Palm Valley Post Acute	Goodyear, AZ	11 mi	2 of 5	180	(623) 536-9911
Northpark Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia	Phoenix, AZ	12 mi	3 of 5	54	(208) 401-9600
Diamondback Healthcare Center	Phoenix, AZ	12 mi	3 of 5	94	(623) 303-2882

Straight-line miles from the center of Avondale. 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 Avondale

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 30% of the $5,004 monthly median income of Avondale 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 Avondale: common questions

Which hospices serve Avondale?

Medicare lists 71 hospices for Avondale ZIP codes, including Eternity Hospice & Palliative Care, Canyon Home Care & Hospice, Creek View Hospice LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Avondale?

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 30% of the $5,004 monthly median income of Avondale 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 Avondale. 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.

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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 Avondale, AZ