Respite Care in Cottonwood Heights, UT for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Cottonwood Heights, UT: the local picture

6,123

residents 65 or older (19% of Cottonwood Heights)

82%

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

25%

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

42

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cottonwood Heights ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cottonwood Heights live with someone: 82% 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 1,561 Cottonwood Heights residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (30% in Salt Lake County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 42 hospices serving Cottonwood Heights ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Cottonwood Heights compared with Salt Lake County and Utah

Census figure	Cottonwood Heights	Salt Lake County	Utah
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	25%	22%
Residents 65 or older	19%	12%	12%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.2%	1.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.8%	7.8%	7.5%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	5.5%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$98,481	$71,396	—

Older residents in towns around Cottonwood Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Holladay, UT	3.2 mi	5,881	28%
Sandy, UT	3.4 mi	14,880	27%
White City, UT	4.0 mi	770	38%
Midvale, UT	4.1 mi	3,415	30%
Murray, UT	4.6 mi	8,957	36%
Millcreek, UT	5.3 mi	10,044	29%

Hospices serving Cottonwood Heights

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice - Utah Ii, LLC	Murray, UT	2.0 mi	(801) 930-5266
Refined Hospice LLC	Midvale, UT	3.7 mi	(801) 261-9490
Active Hospice, LLC	Sandy, UT	4.2 mi	(801) 438-6285
Suncrest Hospice	Sandy, UT	4.2 mi	(801) 996-8469
Quality Solace Services Hospice	Holladay, UT	4.4 mi	(801) 747-0330

Nursing homes near Cottonwood Heights (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aspen Ridge Transitional Rehab	Murray, UT	3.2 mi	5 of 5	38	(801) 713-3100
Holladay Healthcare Center	Salt Lake City, UT	3.6 mi	3 of 5	120	(801) 277-7002
Rocky Mountain Care - Cottage On Vine	Murray, UT	3.6 mi	3 of 5	61	(801) 693-3800
Spring Creek Healthcare Center	Salt Lake City, UT	4.0 mi	2 of 5	92	(801) 272-1892

Straight-line miles from the center of Cottonwood Heights. 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 Cottonwood Heights

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 18% of the $8,207 monthly median income of Cottonwood Heights 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 Cottonwood Heights: common questions

Which hospices serve Cottonwood Heights?

Medicare lists 42 hospices for Cottonwood Heights ZIP codes, including Bristol Hospice - Utah Ii, LLC, Refined Hospice LLC, Active Hospice, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Cottonwood Heights?

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 18% of the $8,207 monthly median income of Cottonwood Heights 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 Cottonwood Heights. 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 Cottonwood Heights, UT