Respite Care in St. George, UT: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in St. George, UT: the local picture

22,225

residents 65 or older (22% of St. George)

77%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Washington County)

21

Medicare-certified hospices serve St. George ZIP codes

Most older adults in St. George live with someone: 77% 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 6,721 St. George residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (28% in Washington County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 21 hospices serving St. George ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

St. George compared with Washington County and Utah

Census figure	St. George	Washington County	Utah
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	20%	22%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	12%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.4%	1.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.6%	7.6%	7.5%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	3.3%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,879	$65,413	—

Older residents in towns around St. George

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Santa Clara, UT	5.8 mi	1,281	37%
Washington, UT	6.0 mi	6,786	22%
Ivins, UT	8.8 mi	3,191	20%
Hurricane, UT	13 mi	5,694	28%
La Verkin, UT	21 mi	645	33%
Colorado City, AZ	33 mi	45	49%

Hospices serving St. George

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mission Hospice Services Of St. George	St. George, UT	1.1 mi	(435) 767-1171
Applegate Hospice St. George	St. George, UT	1.1 mi	(435) 628-1569
Dixie Hospice Care LLC	St. George, UT	1.1 mi	(435) 627-2724
Integrated Senior Care Hospice (Peak Hospice)	St George, UT	1.1 mi	(435) 628-8944
Brightenlife Hospice	St. George, UT	1.1 mi	(888) 585-1475

Nursing homes near St. George (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Advanced Health Care Of St. George	St George, UT	1.7 mi	5 of 5	100	(435) 522-2100
Coral Desert Rehabilitation And Care	St. George, UT	2.0 mi	5 of 5	60	(435) 674-5195
Bella Terra St George (Black Rock Health And Rehab	St. George, UT	2.1 mi	1 of 5	149	(435) 688-1207
St. George Rehabilitation	St. George, UT	2.2 mi	4 of 5	99	(435) 628-0488

Straight-line miles from the center of St. George. 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 St. George

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 $5,073 monthly median income of St. George 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 St. George: common questions

Which hospices serve St. George?

Medicare lists 21 hospices for St. George ZIP codes, including Mission Hospice Services Of St. George, Applegate Hospice St. George, Dixie Hospice Care LLC.

How much does respite care cost in St. George?

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 $5,073 monthly median income of St. George 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 St. George. 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 St. George, UT