Respite Care in Syracuse, UT: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Syracuse, UT: the local picture

2,762

residents 65 or older (7.8% of Syracuse)

82%

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

24%

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

25

Medicare-certified hospices serve Syracuse ZIP codes

Most older adults in Syracuse live with someone: 82% 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 661 Syracuse residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (28% in Davis County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 25 hospices serving Syracuse ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Syracuse compared with Davis County and Utah

Census figure	Syracuse	Davis County	Utah
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	19%	22%
Residents 65 or older	7.8%	11%	12%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.0%	1.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.2%	7.1%	7.5%
Households with no vehicle	0.9%	2.6%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$84,563	$77,239	—

Older residents in towns around Syracuse

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Clearfield, UT	2.8 mi	2,870	39%
West Point, UT	2.9 mi	1,011	19%
Clinton, UT	3.7 mi	2,175	38%
Sunset, UT	4.2 mi	396	45%
Layton, UT	5.7 mi	9,019	28%
Roy, UT	6.0 mi	4,352	35%

Hospices serving Syracuse

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Inspiration Hospice, LLC	Clearfield, UT	3.2 mi	(801) 281-1314
Cascade Springs Hospice	Clearfield, UT	3.2 mi	(385) 460-0988
Valeo Hospice	Layton, UT	5.1 mi	(801) 475-6222
Symbii Hospice	Layton, UT	5.1 mi	(801) 444-0221
Atlas Hospice	Layton, UT	5.1 mi	(801) 771-9099

Nursing homes near Syracuse (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Thatcher Brook Rehabilitation & Care Center	Clearfield, UT	2.5 mi	5 of 5	30	(801) 614-5700
Rocky Mountain Care- Clearfield	Clearfield, UT	3.6 mi	2 of 5	168	(801) 728-4300
Heritage Park Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Roy, UT	5.3 mi	3 of 5	176	(801) 825-9731
Fairfield Village Rehabilitation	Layton, UT	6.2 mi	3 of 5	40	(801) 807-0113

Straight-line miles from the center of Syracuse. 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 Syracuse

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 21% of the $7,047 monthly median income of Syracuse 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 Syracuse: common questions

Which hospices serve Syracuse?

Medicare lists 25 hospices for Syracuse ZIP codes, including Inspiration Hospice, LLC, Cascade Springs Hospice, Valeo Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Syracuse?

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 21% of the $7,047 monthly median income of Syracuse 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 Syracuse. 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.

More near Syracuse

More senior care near Syracuse

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Syracuse

More for Syracuse families

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 Syracuse, UT