Respite Care in Kearns, UT: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Kearns, UT: the local picture

3,161

residents 65 or older (8.4% of Kearns)

80%

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

37%

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

41

Medicare-certified hospices serve Kearns ZIP codes

Most older adults in Kearns live with someone: 80% 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 1,158 Kearns residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (30% in Salt Lake County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Kearns compared with Salt Lake County and Utah

Census figure	Kearns	Salt Lake County	Utah
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	25%	22%
Residents 65 or older	8.4%	12%	12%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.2%	1.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.2%	7.8%	7.5%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	5.5%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,328	$71,396	—

Older residents in towns around Kearns

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
West Valley City, UT	2.5 mi	12,510	35%
Taylorsville, UT	3.2 mi	7,935	30%
West Jordan, UT	3.4 mi	11,497	28%
Murray, UT	6.4 mi	8,957	36%
Midvale, UT	6.6 mi	3,415	30%
South Jordan, UT	6.8 mi	10,262	24%

Hospices serving Kearns

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Cns Community Hospice	West Valley City, UT	2.8 mi	(801) 233-6100
Envision Hospice	Taylorsville, UT	4.8 mi	(801) 225-7971
Harmony Hospice	Murray, UT	4.8 mi	(801) 281-0537
Enhabit Hospice	Murray, UT	4.8 mi	(801) 747-5500
Aspire Hospice Care, Inc	Taylorsville, UT	4.8 mi	(801) 292-0296

Nursing homes near Kearns (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Legacy Village Rehabilitation	Taylorsville, UT	2.1 mi	4 of 5	40	(801) 613-4600
Meadow Peak Rehabilitation	Taylorsville, UT	3.1 mi	3 of 5	75	(385) 255-1105
Rocky Mountain Care - Hunter Hollow	West Valley City, UT	3.4 mi	2 of 5	124	(801) 397-4400
Monument Healthcare Taylorsville	Salt Lake City, UT	3.8 mi	2 of 5	120	(801) 969-1420

Straight-line miles from the center of Kearns. 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 Kearns

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 32% of the $4,694 monthly median income of Kearns 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 Kearns: common questions

Which hospices serve Kearns?

Medicare lists 41 hospices for Kearns ZIP codes, including Cns Community Hospice, Envision Hospice, Harmony Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Kearns?

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 32% of the $4,694 monthly median income of Kearns 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 Kearns. 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 Kearns, UT