Respite Care in Smithfield, UT: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Smithfield, UT: the local picture

1,213

residents 65 or older (8.4% of Smithfield)

86%

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

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Cache County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Smithfield ZIP codes

Most older adults in Smithfield live with someone: 86% 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 560 Smithfield residents aged 65 or older report a disability (46%) (30% in Cache County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Smithfield ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Smithfield compared with Cache County and Utah

Census figure	Smithfield	Cache County	Utah
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	19%	22%
Residents 65 or older	8.4%	10.0%	12%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.2%	1.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.9%	6.0%	7.5%
Households with no vehicle	1.8%	3.1%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,373	$67,848	—

Older residents in towns around Smithfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hyde Park, UT	2.5 mi	696	41%
North Logan, UT	4.3 mi	1,434	32%
Richmond, UT	6.1 mi	347	33%
Logan, UT	6.6 mi	3,585	32%
Providence, UT	9.1 mi	1,193	19%
Nibley, UT	11 mi	493	19%

Hospices serving Smithfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Intermountain Homecare Hospice Of Logan	Logan, UT	4.3 mi	(435) 716-5477
Ascend Hospice	Logan, UT	6.1 mi	(435) 881-2830
Sunshine Hospice	Logan, UT	6.1 mi	(435) 716-8541
Primrose Hospice, Inc.	Providence, UT	9.4 mi	(435) 787-1369
Cns Community Hospice - Providence	Providence, UT	9.4 mi	(435) 752-3355

Nursing homes near Smithfield (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Maple Springs Senior Living	North Logan, UT	4.4 mi	3 of 5	98	(435) 753-9400
Rocky Mountain Care - Logan	Logan, UT	5.3 mi	3 of 5	120	(435) 750-5501
Logan Regional Hospital Transitional Care Unit	Logan, UT	5.4 mi	5 of 5	11	(435) 716-5450
Sunshine Terrace Skilled Nursing	Logan, UT	6.8 mi	2 of 5	172	(435) 752-0411

Straight-line miles from the center of Smithfield. 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 Smithfield

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 $5,114 monthly median income of Smithfield 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 Smithfield: common questions

Which hospices serve Smithfield?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Smithfield ZIP codes, including Intermountain Homecare Hospice Of Logan, Ascend Hospice, Sunshine Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Smithfield?

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 $5,114 monthly median income of Smithfield 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 Smithfield. 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 Smithfield, UT