Respite Care in Maricopa, AZ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Maricopa, AZ: the local picture

9,501

residents 65 or older (14% of Maricopa)

89%

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

35%

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

53

Medicare-certified hospices serve Maricopa ZIP codes

Most older adults in Maricopa live with someone: 89% 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 3,322 Maricopa residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (34% in Pinal County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 53 hospices serving Maricopa ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Maricopa compared with Pinal County and Arizona

Census figure	Maricopa	Pinal County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	19%	25%
Residents 65 or older	14%	22%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.7%	9.9%	10%
Households with no vehicle	2.4%	3.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,938	$61,377	—

Older residents in towns around Maricopa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sacaton, AZ	14 mi	355	55%
Sun Lakes, AZ	14 mi	10,984	28%
Casa Grande, AZ	17 mi	12,106	32%
Chandler, AZ	19 mi	38,167	31%
Guadalupe, AZ	23 mi	800	31%
Gilbert, AZ	24 mi	30,955	29%

Hospices serving Maricopa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Agape Hospice Pinal County	Casa Grande, AZ	18 mi	(520) 413-0954
Gentiva Ii	Casa Grande, AZ	18 mi	(480) 461-3144
Hospice Compassus-Casa Grande	Casa Grande, AZ	18 mi	(520) 421-7143
A Tlc Hospice LLC	Chandler, AZ	19 mi	(480) 687-2892
Traditions Health	Chandler, AZ	19 mi	(480) 246-3560

Nursing homes near Maricopa (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Caring House	Sacaton, AZ	15 mi	2 of 5	100	(520) 562-7400
Oasis Pavilion Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Casa Grande, AZ	18 mi	2 of 5	134	(520) 836-1772
Ahwatukee Post Acute	Phoenix, AZ	18 mi	3 of 5	192	(480) 759-0358
Archstone Care Center	Chandler, AZ	19 mi	5 of 5	120	(480) 821-1268

Straight-line miles from the center of Maricopa. 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 Maricopa

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 25% of the $5,995 monthly median income of Maricopa 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 Maricopa: common questions

Which hospices serve Maricopa?

Medicare lists 53 hospices for Maricopa ZIP codes, including Agape Hospice Pinal County, Gentiva Ii, Hospice Compassus-Casa Grande.

How much does respite care cost in Maricopa?

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 25% of the $5,995 monthly median income of Maricopa 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 Maricopa. 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 Maricopa

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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 Maricopa, AZ