Respite Care in Lindon, UT: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lindon, UT: the local picture

1,514

residents 65 or older (13% of Lindon)

78%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Utah County)

25

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lindon ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lindon live with someone: 78% 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 481 Lindon residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (31% in Utah County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 25 hospices serving Lindon ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lindon compared with Utah County and Utah

Census figure	Lindon	Utah County	Utah
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	18%	22%
Residents 65 or older	13%	7.9%	12%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	0.8%	1.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.3%	5.6%	7.5%
Households with no vehicle	3.0%	2.7%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,368	$77,986	—

Older residents in towns around Lindon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pleasant Grove, UT	2.4 mi	3,592	27%
Orem, UT	3.2 mi	10,071	27%
Vineyard, UT	3.2 mi	297	25%
American Fork, UT	4.8 mi	3,334	31%
Cedar Hills, UT	5.2 mi	885	26%
Highland, UT	7.2 mi	1,831	21%

Hospices serving Lindon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Serenity Hospice Of Utah LLC	Pleasant Grove, UT	2.2 mi	(801) 471-1965
First Choice Hospice	Orem, UT	2.3 mi	(801) 434-4100
Utah Hospice	Orem, UT	2.3 mi	(801) 373-1400
Valeo Hospice Orem	Orem, UT	4.2 mi	(801) 772-0243
Dignity Hospice Of Utah	American Fork, UT	5.4 mi	(801) 492-4892

Nursing homes near Lindon (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mission At Alpine Rehabilitation Center	Pleasant Grove, UT	1.6 mi	2 of 5	52	(801) 785-3568
Cascades At Orchard Park	Orem, UT	2.6 mi	4 of 5	52	(801) 224-0921
Stonehenge Of Orem	Orem, UT	3.1 mi	5 of 5	34	(801) 850-5454
Stonehenge Of American Fork	American Fork, UT	4.2 mi	4 of 5	119	(801) 642-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Lindon. 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 Lindon

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 22% of the $6,947 monthly median income of Lindon 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 Lindon: common questions

Which hospices serve Lindon?

Medicare lists 25 hospices for Lindon ZIP codes, including Serenity Hospice Of Utah LLC, First Choice Hospice, Utah Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Lindon?

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 22% of the $6,947 monthly median income of Lindon 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 Lindon. 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 Lindon, UT