Respite Care in Bluffdale, UT: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bluffdale, UT: the local picture

1,255

residents 65 or older (6.7% of Bluffdale)

78%

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

13%

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

41

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bluffdale ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bluffdale 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 162 Bluffdale residents aged 65 or older report a disability (13%) (30% in Salt Lake County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 41 hospices serving Bluffdale ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bluffdale compared with Salt Lake County and Utah

Census figure	Bluffdale	Salt Lake County	Utah
Residents 65+ with a disability	13%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	25%	22%
Residents 65 or older	6.7%	12%	12%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.2%	1.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.5%	7.8%	7.5%
Households with no vehicle	1.0%	5.5%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$84,861	$71,396	—

Older residents in towns around Bluffdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Riverton, UT	3.2 mi	4,900	30%
Draper, UT	4.3 mi	5,022	21%
Herriman, UT	4.4 mi	2,807	28%
Lehi, UT	5.4 mi	4,792	31%
South Jordan, UT	6.2 mi	10,262	24%
White City, UT	7.7 mi	770	38%

Hospices serving Bluffdale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elevation Hospice Of Utah, LLC	Draper, UT	3.7 mi	(801) 610-1868
Auburn Crest Hospice	Draper, UT	3.7 mi	(801) 327-2295
Ability Hospice	South Jordan, UT	5.5 mi	(385) 287-1311
Intermountain Health Hospice - Salt Lake	South Jordan, UT	5.5 mi	(385) 887-6000
A Plus Healthcare At Home-Hospice	Lehi, UT	7.2 mi	(801) 225-0990

Nursing homes near Bluffdale (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Neurorestorative	Riverton, UT	1.9 mi	4 of 5	64	(801) 417-9400
Rocky Mountain Care - Riverton	Riverton, UT	3.7 mi	4 of 5	40	(801) 693-3900
Pointe Meadows Health And Rehabilitation	Lehi, UT	4.1 mi	5 of 5	99	(385) 374-5600
Draper Rehabilitation And Care Center	Draper, UT	5.3 mi	4 of 5	93	(801) 571-2704

Straight-line miles from the center of Bluffdale. 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 Bluffdale

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 21% of the $7,072 monthly median income of Bluffdale 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 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 Bluffdale: common questions

Which hospices serve Bluffdale?

Medicare lists 41 hospices for Bluffdale ZIP codes, including Elevation Hospice Of Utah, LLC, Auburn Crest Hospice, Ability Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Bluffdale?

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 21% of the $7,072 monthly median income of Bluffdale 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).

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 Bluffdale. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Utah.

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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 Bluffdale, UT