Respite Care in Mesa, AZ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Mesa, AZ: the local picture

89,374

residents 65 or older (17% of Mesa)

74%

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

33%

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

124

Medicare-certified hospices serve Mesa ZIP codes

Most older adults in Mesa live with someone: 74% 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 28,927 Mesa residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (31% in Maricopa County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 124 hospices serving Mesa ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Mesa compared with Maricopa County and Arizona

Census figure	Mesa	Maricopa County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	25%	25%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	9.7%	10%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	5.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,598	$66,038	—

Older residents in towns around Mesa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Gilbert, AZ	6.4 mi	30,955	29%
Apache Junction, AZ	10 mi	13,972	42%
Chandler, AZ	11 mi	38,167	31%
Tempe, AZ	12 mi	20,951	31%
Queen Creek, AZ	13 mi	8,907	26%
Fountain Hills, AZ	14 mi	9,693	20%

Hospices serving Mesa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Endeavor Hospice	Mesa, AZ	0.5 mi	(480) 674-8228
Arizona Life Hospice	Mesa, AZ	0.5 mi	(480) 708-0829
Vital Hc, Inc	Mesa, AZ	0.5 mi	(520) 278-5003
Enhabit Hospice	Mesa, AZ	2.5 mi	(480) 407-4597
Casa De La Luz East Valley	Mesa, AZ	4.2 mi	(480) 895-5434

Nursing homes near Mesa (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Citadel Post Acute	Mesa, AZ	0.6 mi	5 of 5	128	(480) 832-5555
Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center	Mesa, AZ	1.0 mi	5 of 5	106	(480) 832-3903
Advanced Healthcare Of Mesa	Mesa, AZ	1.1 mi	5 of 5	38	(480) 214-2400
MI Casa Nursing Center	Mesa, AZ	1.2 mi	2 of 5	180	(480) 981-0687

Straight-line miles from the center of Mesa. 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 Mesa

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 30% of the $5,133 monthly median income of Mesa 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 Mesa: common questions

Which hospices serve Mesa?

Medicare lists 124 hospices for Mesa ZIP codes, including Endeavor Hospice, Arizona Life Hospice, Vital Hc, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Mesa?

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 30% of the $5,133 monthly median income of Mesa 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 Mesa. 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 Mesa

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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 Mesa, AZ