Respite Care in Midway, UT: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Midway, UT: the local picture

1,253

residents 65 or older (20% of Midway)

87%

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

11%

of residents 65+ report a disability (14% in Wasatch County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Midway ZIP codes

Most older adults in Midway live with someone: 87% 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 133 Midway residents aged 65 or older report a disability (11%) (14% in Wasatch County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Midway ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Midway compared with Wasatch County and Utah

Census figure	Midway	Wasatch County	Utah
Residents 65+ with a disability	11%	14%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	18%	22%
Residents 65 or older	20%	14%	12%
Residents 85 or older	0.1%	0.7%	1.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.0%	4.2%	7.5%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	2.1%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$106,964	$89,457	—

Older residents in towns around Midway

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Heber, UT	4.8 mi	1,405	24%
Park City, UT	9.5 mi	1,808	6.9%
Snyderville, UT	13 mi	842	14%
East Basin, UT	15 mi	448	14%
Alpine, UT	16 mi	1,649	26%
Summit Park, UT	16 mi	1,259	9.7%

Hospices serving Midway

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Belle Vie Hospice, LLC	American Fork, UT	19 mi	(801) 997-9496
Canyon Hospice	Murray, UT	24 mi	(385) 297-9500
Enhabit Hospice	Murray, UT	25 mi	(801) 747-5500
Intermountain Health Hospice - Salt Lake	South Jordan, UT	25 mi	(385) 887-6000
Canyon Hospice Of Utah County	Springville, UT	26 mi	(801) 754-7020

Nursing homes near Midway (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rocky Mountain Care - The Lodge	Heber City, UT	4.4 mi	3 of 5	92	(435) 654-5500
Mission At Alpine Rehabilitation Center	Pleasant Grove, UT	18 mi	2 of 5	52	(801) 785-3568
Cascades At Orchard Park	Orem, UT	18 mi	4 of 5	52	(801) 224-0921
Monument Healthcare American Fork	American Fork, UT	19 mi	3 of 5	106	(801) 756-5293

Straight-line miles from the center of Midway. 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 Midway

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 17% of the $8,914 monthly median income of Midway 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 Midway: common questions

Which hospices serve Midway?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Midway ZIP codes, including Belle Vie Hospice, LLC, Canyon Hospice, Enhabit Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Midway?

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 17% of the $8,914 monthly median income of Midway 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 Midway. 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 Midway, UT