Respite Care in Kanab, UT: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Kanab, UT: the local picture

1,041

residents 65 or older (20% of Kanab)

83%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Kane County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Kanab ZIP codes

Most older adults in Kanab live with someone: 83% 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 370 Kanab residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (36% in Kane County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Kanab ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Kanab compared with Kane County and Utah

Census figure	Kanab	Kane County	Utah
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	36%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	27%	22%
Residents 65 or older	20%	25%	12%
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	0.6%	1.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.7%	7.3%	7.5%
Households with no vehicle	3.0%	2.9%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,500	$56,763	—

Older residents in towns around Kanab

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Colorado City, AZ	26 mi	45	49%
La Verkin, UT	42 mi	645	33%
Hurricane, UT	47 mi	5,694	28%
Washington, UT	54 mi	6,786	22%
Cedar City, UT	55 mi	4,745	33%
Page, AZ	56 mi	1,030	68%

Hospices serving Kanab

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Intermountain Health Hospice - St. George	St George, UT	59 mi	(435) 251-2367
Zion's Way Hospice	St George, UT	59 mi	(435) 688-0648
Zion's Way Hospice	Page, AZ	60 mi	(435) 688-0648

Straight-line miles from the center of Kanab. 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 Kanab

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 31% of the $4,875 monthly median income of Kanab 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 Kanab: common questions

Which hospices serve Kanab?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Kanab ZIP codes, including Intermountain Health Hospice - St. George, Zion's Way Hospice, Zion's Way Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Kanab?

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 31% of the $4,875 monthly median income of Kanab 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 Kanab. 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.

More near Kanab

More senior care near Kanab

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Kanab

More for Kanab 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 Kanab, UT