Respite Care in Richfield, UT: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Richfield, UT: the local picture

1,171

residents 65 or older (14% of Richfield)

84%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Sevier County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Richfield ZIP codes

Most older adults in Richfield live with someone: 84% 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 376 Richfield residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (37% in Sevier County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Richfield ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Richfield compared with Sevier County and Utah

Census figure	Richfield	Sevier County	Utah
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	37%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	19%	22%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	12%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.5%	1.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.5%	7.2%	7.5%
Households with no vehicle	6.7%	4.4%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,429	$58,471	—

Older residents in towns around Richfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Monroe, UT	9.7 mi	638	31%
Salina, UT	17 mi	426	53%
Fillmore, UT	19 mi	370	38%
Gunnison, UT	31 mi	326	34%
Manti, UT	43 mi	613	40%
Beaver, UT	45 mi	492	48%

Hospices serving Richfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
At Home Hospice	Salina, UT	18 mi	(435) 529-3233
Gunnison Valley Hospice	Gunnison, UT	31 mi	(435) 528-3955
Intermountain Health Hospice - Salt Lake	South Jordan, UT	124 mi	(385) 887-6000
Zion's Way Hospice	St George, UT	140 mi	(435) 688-0648

Nursing homes near Richfield (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Stonehenge Of Richfield	Richfield, UT	1.3 mi	4 of 5	30	(435) 896-2000
Mission At Richfield Nursing And Rehabilitation	Richfield, UT	1.6 mi	4 of 5	98	(435) 896-8211

Straight-line miles from the center of Richfield. 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 Richfield

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 29% of the $5,119 monthly median income of Richfield 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 Richfield: common questions

Which hospices serve Richfield?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Richfield ZIP codes, including At Home Hospice, Gunnison Valley Hospice, Intermountain Health Hospice - Salt Lake.

How much does respite care cost in Richfield?

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 29% of the $5,119 monthly median income of Richfield 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 Richfield. 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 Richfield, UT