Respite Care in Nephi, UT: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Nephi, UT: the local picture

632

residents 65 or older (9.2% of Nephi)

70%

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Juab County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Nephi ZIP codes

Most older adults in Nephi live with someone: 70% 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 231 Nephi residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (33% in Juab County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Nephi ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Nephi compared with Juab County and Utah

Census figure	Nephi	Juab County	Utah
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	19%	22%
Residents 65 or older	9.2%	12%	12%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	0.8%	1.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.4%	7.6%	7.5%
Households with no vehicle	4.8%	3.4%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,101	$60,542	—

Older residents in towns around Nephi

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Santaquin, UT	18 mi	1,112	34%
Elk Ridge, UT	23 mi	535	23%
Mount Pleasant, UT	23 mi	556	40%
Payson, UT	23 mi	2,383	38%
Salem, UT	26 mi	1,012	31%
Ephraim, UT	27 mi	635	40%

Hospices serving Nephi

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Central Valley Hospice	Nephi, UT	0.9 mi	(435) 623-3050
Maple Creek Hospice	Springville, UT	34 mi	(801) 798-5333
Icare Hospice	Springville, UT	34 mi	(801) 228-0411
Valeo Hospice Orem	Orem, UT	40 mi	(801) 772-0243
At Home Hospice	Salina, UT	52 mi	(435) 529-3233

Nursing homes near Nephi (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mission At Nephi Nursing And Rehabilitation	Nephi, UT	1.3 mi	4 of 5	80	(435) 623-1721
Rocky Mountain Care - Maple Dell	Payson, UT	24 mi	2 of 5	76	(801) 465-9211
Advanced Health Care Of Salem	Salem, UT	24 mi	5 of 5	16	(801) 754-7200
Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home	Payson, UT	25 mi	5 of 5	108	(801) 465-5400

Straight-line miles from the center of Nephi. 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 Nephi

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 33% of the $4,592 monthly median income of Nephi 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 Nephi: common questions

Which hospices serve Nephi?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Nephi ZIP codes, including Central Valley Hospice, Maple Creek Hospice, Icare Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Nephi?

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 33% of the $4,592 monthly median income of Nephi 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 Nephi. 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 Nephi

More senior care near Nephi

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Other care in Nephi

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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 Nephi, UT