Respite Care in Phoenix, AZ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Phoenix, AZ: the local picture

200,993

residents 65 or older (12% of Phoenix)

72%

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

32%

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

155

Medicare-certified hospices serve Phoenix ZIP codes

Most older adults in Phoenix live with someone: 72% 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 63,900 Phoenix residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (31% in Maricopa County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 155 hospices serving Phoenix ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Phoenix compared with Maricopa County and Arizona

Census figure	Phoenix	Maricopa County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	25%	25%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.7%	10%
Households with no vehicle	6.6%	5.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,438	$66,038	—

Older residents in towns around Phoenix

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Glendale, AZ	6.3 mi	33,463	40%
Paradise Valley, AZ	7.5 mi	4,118	18%
Sun City, AZ	12 mi	28,020	33%
Youngtown, AZ	12 mi	1,270	46%
Tolleson, AZ	13 mi	1,257	32%
El Mirage, AZ	14 mi	3,636	36%

Hospices serving Phoenix

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
AZ Hospice Care Inc	Phoenix, AZ	2.1 mi	(480) 645-9640
St Rita Hospice Inc	Phoenix, AZ	2.1 mi	(602) 922-0266
Copper Sky Hospice LLC	Phoenix, AZ	2.1 mi	(602) 830-0605
Summit Hospice	Phoenix, AZ	2.1 mi	(602) 535-8255
Hidden Hills Hospice	Phoenix, AZ	2.1 mi	(602) 675-0277

Nursing homes near Phoenix (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
North Mountain Medical And Rehabilitation Center	Phoenix, AZ	1.2 mi	5 of 5	164	(602) 944-1666
Coronado Healthcare Center	Phoenix, AZ	1.3 mi	5 of 5	191	(602) 256-7500
Christian Care Nursing Center	Phoenix, AZ	1.6 mi	4 of 5	20	(602) 443-5405
Beatitudes Campus	Phoenix, AZ	2.4 mi	3 of 5	72	(602) 335-8466

Straight-line miles from the center of Phoenix. 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 Phoenix

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,037 monthly median income of Phoenix households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona.

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 Phoenix: common questions

Which hospices serve Phoenix?

Medicare lists 155 hospices for Phoenix ZIP codes, including AZ Hospice Care Inc, St Rita Hospice Inc, Copper Sky Hospice LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Phoenix?

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,037 monthly median income of Phoenix households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 Phoenix. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona covers Arizona.

More near Phoenix

More senior care near Phoenix

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Phoenix

More for Phoenix families

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 Phoenix, AZ