Respite Care in Flagstaff, AZ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Flagstaff, AZ: the local picture

7,122

residents 65 or older (9.3% of Flagstaff)

70%

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

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Coconino County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Flagstaff ZIP codes

Most older adults in Flagstaff live with someone: 70% 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 1,714 Flagstaff residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (32% in Coconino County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Flagstaff ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Flagstaff compared with Coconino County and Arizona

Census figure	Flagstaff	Coconino County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	25%	25%
Residents 65 or older	9.3%	15%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	13%	10%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	5.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,706	$65,905	—

Older residents in towns around Flagstaff

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Kachina Village, AZ	7.7 mi	457	33%
Doney Park, AZ	8.0 mi	1,240	23%
Sedona, AZ	25 mi	3,475	21%
Village of Oak Creek, AZ	29 mi	3,865	24%
Williams, AZ	32 mi	765	19%
Cornville, AZ	35 mi	824	27%

Hospices serving Flagstaff

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Northland Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc.	Flagstaff, AZ	2.3 mi	(928) 779-1227
Hospice Compassus - Sedona/ Flagstaff	Sedona, AZ	30 mi	(928) 284-0180
Northern Arizona Hospice	Cottonwood, AZ	40 mi	(928) 639-6676
Maggie's Hospice, LLC	Prescott, AZ	61 mi	(928) 775-2290
Hospice Compassus-Payson	Payson, AZ	69 mi	(928) 472-6340

Nursing homes near Flagstaff (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aspire Transitional Care	Flagstaff, AZ	1.9 mi	5 of 5	50	(928) 440-2350
Haven Of Flagstaff	Flagstaff, AZ	2.2 mi	3 of 5	83	(928) 779-6931
The Peaks Health & Rehabilitation	Flagstaff, AZ	4.0 mi	3 of 5	58	(928) 774-7106

Straight-line miles from the center of Flagstaff. 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 Flagstaff

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 25% of the $6,142 monthly median income of Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff: common questions

Which hospices serve Flagstaff?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Flagstaff ZIP codes, including Northland Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc., Hospice Compassus - Sedona/ Flagstaff, Northern Arizona Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Flagstaff?

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 25% of the $6,142 monthly median income of Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff. 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.

More near Flagstaff

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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 Flagstaff, AZ