Respite Care in Somerton, AZ: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Somerton, AZ: the local picture

1,625

residents 65 or older (11% of Somerton)

70%

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

24%

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

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Somerton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Somerton live with someone: 70% 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 393 Somerton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (35% in Yuma County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Somerton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Somerton compared with Yuma County and Arizona

Census figure	Somerton	Yuma County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	24%	25%
Residents 65 or older	11%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	13%	10%
Households with no vehicle	6.2%	5.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,079	$48,331	—

Older residents in towns around Somerton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
San Luis, AZ	8.2 mi	3,760	35%
Avenue B and C, AZ	8.4 mi	750	41%
Yuma, AZ	12 mi	17,623	37%
Fortuna Foothills, AZ	18 mi	13,101	34%
Wellton, AZ	28 mi	1,316	34%
Holtville, CA	42 mi	991	31%

Hospices serving Somerton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Acacia Hospice Care, Inc	Yuma, AZ	7.6 mi	(623) 329-2676
Southwestern Palliative Care And Hospice	Yuma, AZ	7.6 mi	(928) 276-4477
Hospice Of Yuma	Yuma, AZ	7.6 mi	(928) 343-2222
Hospice Compassus - Yuma	Yuma, AZ	7.6 mi	(928) 344-6100
Unicare Hospice Inc	Yuma, AZ	7.6 mi	(928) 248-4110

Nursing homes near Somerton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Yuma Nursing Center	Yuma, AZ	6.4 mi	4 of 5	120	(928) 726-6700
Life Care Center Of Yuma	Yuma, AZ	6.5 mi	2 of 5	128	(928) 344-0425
Welbrook Yuma Opco LLC	Yuma, AZ	6.8 mi	5 of 5	41	(928) 256-4066
Haven Of Sandpointe, LLC	Yuma, AZ	7.1 mi	3 of 5	143	(928) 783-8831

Straight-line miles from the center of Somerton. 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 Somerton

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 53% of the $2,840 monthly median income of Somerton 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 Somerton: common questions

Which hospices serve Somerton?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Somerton ZIP codes, including Acacia Hospice Care, Inc, Southwestern Palliative Care And Hospice, Hospice Of Yuma.

How much does respite care cost in Somerton?

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 53% of the $2,840 monthly median income of Somerton 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 Somerton. 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 Somerton, AZ