Respite Care in Millcreek, UT: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Millcreek, UT: the local picture

10,044

residents 65 or older (16% of Millcreek)

66%

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

29%

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

44

Medicare-certified hospices serve Millcreek ZIP codes

Most older adults in Millcreek live with someone: 66% 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 2,781 Millcreek residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (30% in Salt Lake County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 44 hospices serving Millcreek ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Millcreek compared with Salt Lake County and Utah

Census figure	Millcreek	Salt Lake County	Utah
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	25%	22%
Residents 65 or older	16%	12%	12%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.2%	1.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	7.8%	7.5%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	5.5%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,297	$71,396	—

Older residents in towns around Millcreek

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Holladay, UT	2.0 mi	5,881	28%
South Salt Lake, UT	3.8 mi	2,054	32%
Murray, UT	4.0 mi	8,957	36%
Cottonwood Heights, UT	5.3 mi	6,123	25%
Midvale, UT	6.1 mi	3,415	30%
Taylorsville, UT	6.7 mi	7,935	30%

Hospices serving Millcreek

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Quality Solace Services Hospice	Holladay, UT	1.2 mi	(801) 747-0330
Solstice Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC	Salt Lake City, UT	1.2 mi	(801) 485-1035
True North Hospice	South Salt Lake, UT	3.8 mi	(801) 922-4790
Hospice For Utah LLC	South Salt Lake, UT	3.8 mi	(801) 576-1455
Renew Hospice	Murray, UT	3.9 mi	(801) 364-4250

Nursing homes near Millcreek (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
MT. Olympus Rehabilitation Center	Salt Lake City, UT	0.8 mi	2 of 5	100	(801) 486-2096
Highland Care Center	Holladay, UT	0.9 mi	5 of 5	103	(801) 278-2839
Monument Healthcare Canyon Rim	Millcreek, UT	1.3 mi	3 of 5	90	(801) 487-0897
Spring Creek Healthcare Center	Salt Lake City, UT	1.5 mi	2 of 5	92	(801) 272-1892

Straight-line miles from the center of Millcreek. 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 Millcreek

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 25% of the $6,025 monthly median income of Millcreek 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 Millcreek: common questions

Which hospices serve Millcreek?

Medicare lists 44 hospices for Millcreek ZIP codes, including Quality Solace Services Hospice, Solstice Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC, True North Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Millcreek?

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 25% of the $6,025 monthly median income of Millcreek 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 Millcreek. 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 Millcreek, UT