Respite Care in Cave Creek, AZ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Cave Creek, AZ: the local picture

2,106

residents 65 or older (41% of Cave Creek)

76%

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

21%

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

58

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cave Creek ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cave Creek live with someone: 76% 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 451 Cave Creek residents aged 65 or older report a disability (21%) (31% in Maricopa County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 58 hospices serving Cave Creek ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Cave Creek compared with Maricopa County and Arizona

Census figure	Cave Creek	Maricopa County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	25%	25%
Residents 65 or older	41%	16%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.1%	9.7%	10%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	5.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$84,450	$66,038	—

Older residents in towns around Cave Creek

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Carefree, AZ	4.1 mi	1,817	11%
New River, AZ	6.8 mi	3,962	21%
Anthem, AZ	8.3 mi	5,215	25%
Scottsdale, AZ	13 mi	64,452	23%
Peoria, AZ	19 mi	38,580	34%
Phoenix, AZ	19 mi	200,993	32%

Hospices serving Cave Creek

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Encore Hospice LLC	Phoenix, AZ	8.1 mi	(623) 248-6636
Aleca Hospice	Scottsdale, AZ	11 mi	(480) 748-4300
Stillwater Hospice	Phoenix, AZ	13 mi	(602) 567-9953
United Hospice & Palliative Care Of Arizona	Phoenix, AZ	13 mi	(602) 296-4717
Hospice Of The West	Phoenix, AZ	13 mi	(602) 343-6422

Nursing homes near Cave Creek (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Vi At Silverstone, A Vi And Plaza Companies Commun	Scottsdale, AZ	9.9 mi	2 of 5	24	(480) 478-6200
Acacia Health Center	Phoenix, AZ	11 mi	5 of 5	78	(480) 384-5600
Vi At Grayhawk, A Vi And Plaza Companies Community	Scottsdale, AZ	12 mi	5 of 5	36	(480) 361-3200
Life Care Center Of Paradise Valley	Phoenix, AZ	14 mi	3 of 5	210	(602) 867-0212

Straight-line miles from the center of Cave Creek. 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 Cave Creek

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 22% of the $7,038 monthly median income of Cave Creek 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 Cave Creek: common questions

Which hospices serve Cave Creek?

Medicare lists 58 hospices for Cave Creek ZIP codes, including Encore Hospice LLC, Aleca Hospice, Stillwater Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Cave Creek?

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 22% of the $7,038 monthly median income of Cave Creek 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 Cave Creek. 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 Cave Creek, AZ