Central Heights-Midland City, Arizona

Respite Care in Central Heights-Midland City, AZ

A few hours, a day or a weekend of cover so the family member doing the caring can rest, work, see a doctor or travel. Post what you need in Central Heights-Midland City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Respite Care in Central Heights-Midland City, AZ: the local picture

492

residents 65 or older (17% of Central Heights-Midland City)

72%

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

68%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Gila County)

Medicare-certified hospices serve Central Heights-Midland City ZIP codes

Most older adults in Central Heights-Midland City live with someone: 72% 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 337 Central Heights-Midland City residents aged 65 or older report a disability (68%) (38% in Gila County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Central Heights-Midland City ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Central Heights-Midland City compared with Gila County and Arizona

Census figure	Central Heights-Midland City	Gila County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with a disability	68%	38%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	29%	25%
Residents 65 or older	17%	31%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	2.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	33%	11%	10%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	6.4%	5.4%

Older residents in towns around Central Heights-Midland City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Globe, AZ	4.3 mi	1,463	41%
San Carlos, AZ	20 mi	429	58%
Superior, AZ	20 mi	883	46%
Gold Canyon, AZ	35 mi	7,112	21%
Florence, AZ	41 mi	5,578	31%
Apache Junction, AZ	42 mi	13,972	42%

Hospices serving Central Heights-Midland City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aviant Hospice Gila	Globe, AZ	1.5 mi	(928) 425-5400
Arizona Care Hospice	Fountain Hills, AZ	54 mi	(480) 588-8200
Thema Health Services	Phoenix, AZ	70 mi	(602) 889-4400
Hospice Of The Valley - Central	Phoenix, AZ	72 mi	(602) 287-7000
Billet Hospice Inc- Peoria	Peoria, AZ	82 mi	(833) 224-5538

Nursing homes near Central Heights-Midland City (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Haven Of Globe	Globe, AZ	2.1 mi	1 of 5	104	(928) 425-5721
Heritage Health Care Center	Globe, AZ	2.6 mi	4 of 5	96	(928) 425-3118

Straight-line miles from the center of Central Heights-Midland City. 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 Central Heights-Midland City

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. 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 Central Heights-Midland City: common questions

Which hospices serve Central Heights-Midland City?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Central Heights-Midland City ZIP codes, including Aviant Hospice Gila, Arizona Care Hospice, Thema Health Services.

How much does respite care cost in Central Heights-Midland City?

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 Central Heights-Midland City. 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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