Respite Care in San Luis, AZ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in San Luis, AZ: the local picture

3,760

residents 65 or older (10% of San Luis)

85%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Yuma County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve San Luis ZIP codes

Most older adults in San Luis live with someone: 85% 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 1,260 San Luis residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (35% in Yuma County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

San Luis compared with Yuma County and Arizona

Census figure	San Luis	Yuma County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	24%	25%
Residents 65 or older	10%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	2.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	13%	10%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	5.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,285	$48,331	—

Older residents in towns around San Luis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Somerton, AZ	8.2 mi	1,625	24%
Yuma, AZ	12 mi	17,623	37%
Avenue B and C, AZ	17 mi	750	41%
Fortuna Foothills, AZ	22 mi	13,101	34%
Wellton, AZ	31 mi	1,316	34%
Holtville, CA	44 mi	991	31%

Hospices serving San Luis

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Yuma	Yuma, AZ	16 mi	(928) 343-2222
Acacia Hospice Care, Inc	Yuma, AZ	16 mi	(623) 329-2676
Southwestern Palliative Care And Hospice	Yuma, AZ	16 mi	(928) 276-4477
Hospice Compassus - Yuma	Yuma, AZ	16 mi	(928) 344-6100
Unicare Hospice Inc	Yuma, AZ	16 mi	(928) 248-4110

Nursing homes near San Luis (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Yuma	Yuma, AZ	14 mi	2 of 5	128	(928) 344-0425
Yuma Nursing Center	Yuma, AZ	14 mi	4 of 5	120	(928) 726-6700
Welbrook Yuma Opco LLC	Yuma, AZ	15 mi	5 of 5	41	(928) 256-4066
Haven Of Yuma	Yuma, AZ	15 mi	5 of 5	120	(928) 344-8541

Straight-line miles from the center of San Luis. 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 San Luis

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 50% of the $3,024 monthly median income of San Luis 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 San Luis: common questions

Which hospices serve San Luis?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for San Luis ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Yuma, Acacia Hospice Care, Inc, Southwestern Palliative Care And Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in San Luis?

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 50% of the $3,024 monthly median income of San Luis 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 San Luis. 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 San Luis

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Other care in San Luis

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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 San Luis, AZ