Respite Care in Heber, UT: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Heber, UT: the local picture

1,405

residents 65 or older (7.8% of Heber)

67%

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

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (14% in Wasatch County)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Heber ZIP codes

Most older adults in Heber live with someone: 67% 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 316 Heber residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (14% in Wasatch County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Heber ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Heber compared with Wasatch County and Utah

Census figure	Heber	Wasatch County	Utah
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	14%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	18%	22%
Residents 65 or older	7.8%	14%	12%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	0.7%	1.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.2%	4.2%	7.5%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	2.1%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,078	$89,457	—

Older residents in towns around Heber

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Midway, UT	4.8 mi	1,253	11%
Park City, UT	9.7 mi	1,808	6.9%
Snyderville, UT	14 mi	842	14%
East Basin, UT	14 mi	448	14%
Summit Park, UT	17 mi	1,259	9.7%
Alpine, UT	21 mi	1,649	26%

Hospices serving Heber

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Belle Vie Hospice, LLC	American Fork, UT	24 mi	(801) 997-9496
Quality Solace Services Hospice	Holladay, UT	24 mi	(801) 747-0330
A Plus Healthcare At Home-Hospice	Lehi, UT	26 mi	(801) 225-0990
Canyon Hospice	Murray, UT	28 mi	(385) 297-9500
Renew Hospice	Murray, UT	28 mi	(801) 364-4250

Nursing homes near Heber (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rocky Mountain Care - The Lodge	Heber City, UT	3.4 mi	3 of 5	92	(435) 654-5500
Mission At Alpine Rehabilitation Center	Pleasant Grove, UT	23 mi	2 of 5	52	(801) 785-3568
Cascades At Orchard Park	Orem, UT	23 mi	4 of 5	52	(801) 224-0921
Monument Healthcare American Fork	American Fork, UT	24 mi	3 of 5	106	(801) 756-5293

Straight-line miles from the center of Heber. 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 Heber

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 27% of the $5,507 monthly median income of Heber 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 Heber: common questions

Which hospices serve Heber?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Heber ZIP codes, including Belle Vie Hospice, LLC, Quality Solace Services Hospice, A Plus Healthcare At Home-Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Heber?

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 27% of the $5,507 monthly median income of Heber 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 Heber. 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 Heber, UT