Respite Care in Prescott, AZ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Prescott, AZ: the local picture

19,256

residents 65 or older (41% of Prescott)

75%

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

30%

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

19

Medicare-certified hospices serve Prescott ZIP codes

Most older adults in Prescott live with someone: 75% 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 5,710 Prescott residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (31% in Yavapai County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 19 hospices serving Prescott ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Prescott compared with Yavapai County and Arizona

Census figure	Prescott	Yavapai County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	25%	25%
Residents 65 or older	41%	34%	19%
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	2.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.3%	9.9%	10%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	3.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,310	$60,919	—

Older residents in towns around Prescott

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Prescott Valley, AZ	7.3 mi	14,689	32%
Williamson, AZ	9.4 mi	3,391	23%
Chino Valley, AZ	10 mi	3,940	26%
Dewey-Humboldt, AZ	12 mi	1,470	36%
Paulden, AZ	21 mi	1,451	30%
Clarkdale, AZ	25 mi	1,657	23%

Hospices serving Prescott

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Angels Care Hospice	Prescott, AZ	1.2 mi	(928) 379-2887
Good Samaritan Society Prescott Hospice	Prescott, AZ	1.2 mi	(928) 778-5655
The Pines Hospice	Prescott, AZ	1.2 mi	(928) 632-0111
Maggie's Hospice, LLC	Prescott, AZ	1.2 mi	(928) 775-2290
Quality Hospice Care, Inc.	Prescott Valley, AZ	6.9 mi	(480) 588-8200

Nursing homes near Prescott (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mountain View Manor	Prescott, AZ	1.0 mi	1 of 5	116	(928) 778-4837
Granite Creek Health & Rehabilitation Center	Prescott, AZ	2.5 mi	2 of 5	128	(928) 778-9603
Prescott Village Nursing & Rehabilitation	Prescott, AZ	2.5 mi	2 of 5	58	(928) 778-2450
Haven Health Prescott, LLC	Prescott, AZ	3.6 mi	4 of 5	58	(928) 778-9667

Straight-line miles from the center of Prescott. 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 Prescott

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 26% of the $5,859 monthly median income of Prescott 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 Prescott: common questions

Which hospices serve Prescott?

Medicare lists 19 hospices for Prescott ZIP codes, including Angels Care Hospice, Good Samaritan Society Prescott Hospice, The Pines Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Prescott?

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 26% of the $5,859 monthly median income of Prescott 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 Prescott. 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 Prescott

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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 Prescott, AZ