Respite Care in Murray, UT: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Murray, UT: the local picture

8,957

residents 65 or older (18% of Murray)

71%

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

36%

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

42

Medicare-certified hospices serve Murray ZIP codes

Most older adults in Murray live with someone: 71% 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 3,246 Murray residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (30% in Salt Lake County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 42 hospices serving Murray ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Murray compared with Salt Lake County and Utah

Census figure	Murray	Salt Lake County	Utah
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	25%	22%
Residents 65 or older	18%	12%	12%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.2%	1.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10.0%	7.8%	7.5%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	5.5%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,191	$71,396	—

Older residents in towns around Murray

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Midvale, UT	2.5 mi	3,415	30%
Taylorsville, UT	3.3 mi	7,935	30%
Holladay, UT	3.4 mi	5,881	28%
South Salt Lake, UT	3.9 mi	2,054	32%
Millcreek, UT	4.0 mi	10,044	29%
Cottonwood Heights, UT	4.6 mi	6,123	25%

Hospices serving Murray

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Symbii Hospice South	Murray, UT	0.5 mi	(801) 433-0344
Canyon Hospice	Murray, UT	0.5 mi	(385) 297-9500
Renew Hospice	Murray, UT	0.5 mi	(801) 364-4250
Superior Hospice	Murray, UT	0.5 mi	(801) 254-3200
Aspen Ridge Hospice	Murray, UT	0.5 mi	(801) 713-3248

Nursing homes near Murray (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rocky Mountain Care - Cottage On Vine	Murray, UT	0.9 mi	3 of 5	61	(801) 693-3800
Aspen Ridge West Transitional Rehab	Murray, UT	1.0 mi	5 of 5	38	(801) 713-3200
Aspen Ridge Transitional Rehab	Murray, UT	1.6 mi	5 of 5	38	(801) 713-3100
Monument Healthcare Cottonwood Creek	Salt Lake City, UT	1.8 mi	3 of 5	77	(801) 262-2908

Straight-line miles from the center of Murray. 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 Murray

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 28% of the $5,349 monthly median income of Murray 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 Murray: common questions

Which hospices serve Murray?

Medicare lists 42 hospices for Murray ZIP codes, including Symbii Hospice South, Canyon Hospice, Renew Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Murray?

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 28% of the $5,349 monthly median income of Murray 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 Murray. 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.

More near Murray

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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 Murray, UT