Respite Care in Parowan, UT: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Parowan, UT: the local picture

572

residents 65 or older (18% of Parowan)

73%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Iron County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Parowan ZIP codes

Most older adults in Parowan live with someone: 73% 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 213 Parowan residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (34% in Iron County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Parowan ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Parowan compared with Iron County and Utah

Census figure	Parowan	Iron County	Utah
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	25%	22%
Residents 65 or older	18%	14%	12%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.3%	1.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.6%	8.6%	7.5%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	3.4%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,484	$59,796	—

Older residents in towns around Parowan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Enoch, UT	13 mi	914	39%
Cedar City, UT	18 mi	4,745	33%
Beaver, UT	32 mi	492	48%
La Verkin, UT	48 mi	645	33%
Hurricane, UT	55 mi	5,694	28%
Kanab, UT	58 mi	1,041	36%

Hospices serving Parowan

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Atlas Hospice Of Southern Utah	St. George, UT	61 mi	(435) 628-8410
Zion's Way Hospice	St George, UT	65 mi	(435) 688-0648
Intermountain Health Hospice - St. George	St George, UT	65 mi	(435) 251-2367
Canyon Hospice Of Southern Utah	St. George, UT	65 mi	(435) 773-6600
Enhabit Hospice Of Southern Utah	St. George, UT	65 mi	(435) 634-9300

Nursing homes near Parowan (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Garfield County Nursing Home	Panguitch, UT	14 mi	4 of 5	21	(435) 676-1262
Stonehenge Of Cedar City	Cedar City, UT	16 mi	2 of 5	50	(435) 267-1700
Cedar Health And Rehabilitation	Cedar City, UT	16 mi	2 of 5	120	(435) 586-6481

Straight-line miles from the center of Parowan. 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 Parowan

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 35% of the $4,290 monthly median income of Parowan 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 Parowan: common questions

Which hospices serve Parowan?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Parowan ZIP codes, including Atlas Hospice Of Southern Utah, Zion's Way Hospice, Intermountain Health Hospice - St. George.

How much does respite care cost in Parowan?

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 35% of the $4,290 monthly median income of Parowan 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 Parowan. 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 Parowan

More senior care near Parowan

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 Parowan, UT