Respite Care in Orem, UT: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Orem, UT: the local picture

10,071

residents 65 or older (10% of Orem)

79%

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

27%

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

37

Medicare-certified hospices serve Orem ZIP codes

Most older adults in Orem live with someone: 79% 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 2,687 Orem residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (31% in Utah County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 37 hospices serving Orem ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Orem compared with Utah County and Utah

Census figure	Orem	Utah County	Utah
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	18%	22%
Residents 65 or older	10%	7.9%	12%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	0.8%	1.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.4%	5.6%	7.5%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	2.7%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,009	$77,986	—

Older residents in towns around Orem

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Vineyard, UT	3.0 mi	297	25%
Lindon, UT	3.2 mi	1,514	32%
Provo, UT	4.6 mi	7,693	43%
Pleasant Grove, UT	5.5 mi	3,592	27%
American Fork, UT	7.5 mi	3,334	31%
Cedar Hills, UT	8.4 mi	885	26%

Hospices serving Orem

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Embrace Hospice	Orem, UT	1.1 mi	(801) 608-5493
First Choice Hospice	Orem, UT	1.1 mi	(801) 434-4100
Utah Hospice	Orem, UT	1.1 mi	(801) 373-1400
Health Watch Hospice Of Utah Inc	Orem, UT	1.5 mi	(801) 602-7830
Valeo Hospice Orem	Orem, UT	1.6 mi	(801) 772-0243

Nursing homes near Orem (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Stonehenge Of Orem	Orem, UT	0.6 mi	5 of 5	34	(801) 850-5454
Cascades At Orchard Park	Orem, UT	1.0 mi	4 of 5	52	(801) 224-0921
Orem Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Orem, UT	2.1 mi	3 of 5	120	(801) 225-4741
Aspen Ridge Of Utah Valley	Orem, UT	2.8 mi	5 of 5	24	(801) 724-6500

Straight-line miles from the center of Orem. 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 Orem

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 $6,084 monthly median income of Orem 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 Orem: common questions

Which hospices serve Orem?

Medicare lists 37 hospices for Orem ZIP codes, including Embrace Hospice, First Choice Hospice, Utah Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Orem?

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 $6,084 monthly median income of Orem 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 Orem. 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 Orem, UT