Respite Care in Summit Park, UT for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Summit Park, UT: the local picture

1,259

residents 65 or older (15% of Summit Park)

88%

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

9.7%

of residents 65+ report a disability (14% in Summit County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Summit Park ZIP codes

Most older adults in Summit Park live with someone: 88% 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 122 Summit Park residents aged 65 or older report a disability (9.7%) (14% in Summit County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Summit Park ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Summit Park compared with Summit County and Utah

Census figure	Summit Park	Summit County	Utah
Residents 65+ with a disability	9.7%	14%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	20%	22%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	12%
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	0.9%	1.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.0%	7.2%	7.5%
Households with no vehicle	0.3%	2.0%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$146,565	$103,194	—

Older residents in towns around Summit Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Snyderville, UT	3.5 mi	842	14%
East Basin, UT	6.2 mi	448	14%
Park City, UT	7.6 mi	1,808	6.9%
Millcreek, UT	13 mi	10,044	29%
Holladay, UT	14 mi	5,881	28%
Cottonwood Heights, UT	15 mi	6,123	25%

Hospices serving Summit Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Quality Solace Services Hospice	Holladay, UT	13 mi	(801) 747-0330
Rocky Mountain Hospice - Utah	Woods Cross, UT	18 mi	(801) 397-4900
Enhabit Hospice	Murray, UT	18 mi	(801) 747-5500
Cns Community Hospice	West Valley City, UT	22 mi	(801) 233-6100
Ability Hospice	South Jordan, UT	23 mi	(385) 287-1311

Nursing homes near Summit Park (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Monument Healthcare Canyon Rim	Millcreek, UT	12 mi	3 of 5	90	(801) 487-0897
William E Christofferson Salt Lake Veterans Home	Salt Lake City, UT	13 mi	5 of 5	81	(801) 584-1900
MT. Olympus Rehabilitation Center	Salt Lake City, UT	13 mi	2 of 5	100	(801) 486-2096
Holladay Healthcare Center	Salt Lake City, UT	13 mi	3 of 5	120	(801) 277-7002

Straight-line miles from the center of Summit Park. 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 Summit Park

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 12% of the $12,214 monthly median income of Summit Park 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 Summit Park: common questions

Which hospices serve Summit Park?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Summit Park ZIP codes, including Quality Solace Services Hospice, Rocky Mountain Hospice - Utah, Enhabit Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Summit Park?

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 12% of the $12,214 monthly median income of Summit Park 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 Summit Park. 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 Summit Park, UT