Respite Care in Florence, AZ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Florence, AZ: the local picture

5,578

residents 65 or older (22% of Florence)

79%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Pinal County)

41

Medicare-certified hospices serve Florence ZIP codes

Most older adults in Florence live with someone: 79% 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 1,568 Florence residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (34% in Pinal County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Florence compared with Pinal County and Arizona

Census figure	Florence	Pinal County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	19%	25%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.9%	10%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	3.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,620	$61,377	—

Older residents in towns around Florence

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Coolidge, AZ	11 mi	2,298	42%
San Tan Valley, AZ	11 mi	14,190	33%
Queen Creek, AZ	16 mi	8,907	26%
Sacaton, AZ	20 mi	355	55%
Gold Canyon, AZ	20 mi	7,112	21%
Superior, AZ	22 mi	883	46%

Hospices serving Florence

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Integrity Hospice Care, LLC	Gold Canyon, AZ	18 mi	(480) 426-0255
Hospice Of The Valley East	Gilbert, AZ	22 mi	(480) 730-5980
Azorna Hospice And Palliative Care	Mesa, AZ	23 mi	(480) 637-4100
Agape Hospice Pinal County	Casa Grande, AZ	23 mi	(520) 413-0954
Gentiva Ii	Casa Grande, AZ	23 mi	(480) 461-3144

Nursing homes near Florence (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Caring House	Sacaton, AZ	20 mi	2 of 5	100	(520) 562-7400
Oasis Pavilion Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Casa Grande, AZ	23 mi	2 of 5	134	(520) 836-1772
Apache Junction Health Center	Apache Junction, AZ	24 mi	4 of 5	190	(480) 983-0700
The Center At Val Vista, LLC	Gilbert, AZ	24 mi	5 of 5	96	(480) 224-9500

Straight-line miles from the center of Florence. 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 Florence

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 30% of the $5,135 monthly median income of Florence 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 Florence: common questions

Which hospices serve Florence?

Medicare lists 41 hospices for Florence ZIP codes, including Integrity Hospice Care, LLC, Hospice Of The Valley East, Azorna Hospice And Palliative Care.

How much does respite care cost in Florence?

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 30% of the $5,135 monthly median income of Florence 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 Florence. 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 Florence

More senior care near Florence

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Florence

More for Florence families

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 Florence, AZ