Respite Care in Wellsville, UT: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Wellsville, UT: the local picture

656

residents 65 or older (16% of Wellsville)

93%

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

27%

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

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Wellsville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Wellsville live with someone: 93% 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 175 Wellsville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (30% in Cache County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Wellsville compared with Cache County and Utah

Census figure	Wellsville	Cache County	Utah
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	7.3%	19%	22%
Residents 65 or older	16%	10.0%	12%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.2%	1.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.8%	6.0%	7.5%
Households with no vehicle	0.5%	3.1%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,818	$67,848	—

Older residents in towns around Wellsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hyrum, UT	5.0 mi	1,275	33%
Nibley, UT	6.0 mi	493	19%
Providence, UT	8.6 mi	1,193	19%
Logan, UT	9.6 mi	3,585	32%
Brigham City, UT	9.9 mi	2,960	37%
Perry, UT	12 mi	677	31%

Hospices serving Wellsville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Primrose Hospice, Inc.	Providence, UT	8.5 mi	(435) 787-1369
Cns Community Hospice - Providence	Providence, UT	8.5 mi	(435) 752-3355
Symbii Hospice Bear River	Brigham City, UT	8.8 mi	(435) 725-2291
Ascend Hospice	Logan, UT	11 mi	(435) 881-2830
Sunshine Hospice	Logan, UT	11 mi	(435) 716-8541

Nursing homes near Wellsville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Monument Healthcare Brigham City	Brigham City, UT	7.6 mi	2 of 5	84	(435) 723-7777
Sunshine Terrace Skilled Nursing	Logan, UT	9.5 mi	2 of 5	172	(435) 752-0411
Monument Healthcare Pioneer Trail	Brigham City, UT	9.8 mi	4 of 5	72	(435) 723-5289
Msm Brigham City LLC	Brigham City, UT	10 mi	3 of 5	41	(435) 310-5800

Straight-line miles from the center of Wellsville. 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 Wellsville

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 27% of the $5,568 monthly median income of Wellsville 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 Wellsville: common questions

Which hospices serve Wellsville?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Wellsville ZIP codes, including Primrose Hospice, Inc., Cns Community Hospice - Providence, Symbii Hospice Bear River.

How much does respite care cost in Wellsville?

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 27% of the $5,568 monthly median income of Wellsville 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 Wellsville. 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 Wellsville

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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 Wellsville, UT