Respite Care in Roy, UT: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Roy, UT: the local picture

4,352

residents 65 or older (11% of Roy)

79%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Weber County)

28

Medicare-certified hospices serve Roy ZIP codes

Most older adults in Roy 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 1,480 Roy residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (32% in Weber County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 28 hospices serving Roy ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Roy compared with Weber County and Utah

Census figure	Roy	Weber County	Utah
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	24%	22%
Residents 65 or older	11%	12%	12%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.2%	1.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.0%	8.3%	7.5%
Households with no vehicle	2.5%	4.9%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,930	$63,213	—

Older residents in towns around Roy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Riverdale, UT	2.4 mi	1,213	33%
Clinton, UT	2.4 mi	2,175	38%
Sunset, UT	2.5 mi	396	45%
West Haven, UT	2.6 mi	1,617	34%
Washington Terrace, UT	3.7 mi	1,779	31%
West Point, UT	4.3 mi	1,011	19%

Hospices serving Roy

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Inspiration Hospice, LLC	Clearfield, UT	2.9 mi	(801) 281-1314
Cascade Springs Hospice	Clearfield, UT	2.9 mi	(385) 460-0988
Applegate Hospice	South Ogden, UT	3.5 mi	(801) 394-3250
Valeo Hospice	Layton, UT	7.1 mi	(801) 475-6222
Symbii Hospice	Layton, UT	7.1 mi	(801) 444-0221

Nursing homes near Roy (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heritage Park Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Roy, UT	0.7 mi	3 of 5	176	(801) 825-9731
MT Ogden Health And Rehabilitation Center	Washington Terrace, UT	4.1 mi	5 of 5	108	(801) 479-5700
The Terrace Transitional	Ogden, UT	4.1 mi	3 of 5	120	(801) 479-9855
Stonehenge Of Ogden	Washington Terrace, UT	4.1 mi	5 of 5	52	(801) 475-0500

Straight-line miles from the center of Roy. 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 Roy

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 $5,161 monthly median income of Roy 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 Roy: common questions

Which hospices serve Roy?

Medicare lists 28 hospices for Roy ZIP codes, including Inspiration Hospice, LLC, Cascade Springs Hospice, Applegate Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Roy?

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 $5,161 monthly median income of Roy 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 Roy. 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 Roy

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Other care in Roy

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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 Roy, UT