Respite Care in Scottsdale, AZ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Scottsdale, AZ: the local picture

64,452

residents 65 or older (26% of Scottsdale)

72%

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

23%

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

121

Medicare-certified hospices serve Scottsdale ZIP codes

Most older adults in Scottsdale 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 14,799 Scottsdale residents aged 65 or older report a disability (23%) (31% in Maricopa County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 121 hospices serving Scottsdale ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Scottsdale compared with Maricopa County and Arizona

Census figure	Scottsdale	Maricopa County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	25%	25%
Residents 65 or older	26%	16%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	9.7%	10%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	5.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$84,489	$66,038	—

Older residents in towns around Scottsdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fountain Hills, AZ	8.8 mi	9,693	20%
Carefree, AZ	10 mi	1,817	11%
Paradise Valley, AZ	11 mi	4,118	18%
Cave Creek, AZ	13 mi	2,106	21%
Phoenix, AZ	15 mi	200,993	32%
New River, AZ	19 mi	3,962	21%

Hospices serving Scottsdale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aleca Hospice	Scottsdale, AZ	1.8 mi	(480) 748-4300
Salus Hospice	Scottsdale, AZ	1.8 mi	(949) 390-7308
All Care Hospice Inc	Scottsdale, AZ	1.8 mi	(480) 582-4110
Azul Hospice & Palliative Care	Scottsdale, AZ	5.9 mi	(602) 818-0021
Haven Hospice	Scottsdale, AZ	5.9 mi	(941) 257-4285

Nursing homes near Scottsdale (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sante Of North Scottsdale	Scottsdale, AZ	2.9 mi	3 of 5	72	(480) 588-5386
Vi At Grayhawk, A Vi And Plaza Companies Community	Scottsdale, AZ	3.5 mi	5 of 5	36	(480) 361-3200
Vi At Silverstone, A Vi And Plaza Companies Commun	Scottsdale, AZ	3.6 mi	2 of 5	24	(480) 478-6200
Shea Post Acute Rehabilitation Center	Scottsdale, AZ	6.8 mi	5 of 5	120	(480) 860-1766

Straight-line miles from the center of Scottsdale. 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 Scottsdale

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 22% of the $7,041 monthly median income of Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale: common questions

Which hospices serve Scottsdale?

Medicare lists 121 hospices for Scottsdale ZIP codes, including Aleca Hospice, Salus Hospice, All Care Hospice Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Scottsdale?

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 22% of the $7,041 monthly median income of Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale. 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.

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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 Scottsdale, AZ