West Haven, Utah

Respite Care in West Haven, UT

A few hours, a day or a weekend of cover so the family member doing the caring can rest, work, see a doctor or travel. Post what you need in West Haven for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Respite Care in West Haven, UT: the local picture

1,617
residents 65 or older (7.5% of West Haven)
83%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
34%
of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Weber County)
28
Medicare-certified hospices serve West Haven ZIP codes

Most older adults in West Haven live with someone: 83% 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 551 West Haven residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (32% in Weber County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 28 hospices serving West Haven ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

West Haven compared with Weber County and Utah

Census figureWest HavenWeber CountyUtah
Residents 65+ with a disability34%32%30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone17%24%22%
Residents 65 or older7.5%12%12%
Residents 85 or older0.5%1.2%1.2%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)9.9%8.3%7.5%
Households with no vehicle3.2%4.9%4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$65,857$63,213—

Older residents in towns around West Haven

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Roy, UT2.6 mi4,35235%
Riverdale, UT3.6 mi1,21333%
Ogden, UT4.6 mi10,11134%
Washington Terrace, UT4.8 mi1,77931%
Clinton, UT4.9 mi2,17538%
Sunset, UT5.1 mi39645%

Hospices serving West Haven

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Applegate HospiceSouth Ogden, UT4.5 mi(801) 394-3250
Bristol Hospice - Utah, LLCOgden, UT5.2 mi(801) 737-2633
Inspiration Hospice, LLCClearfield, UT5.5 mi(801) 281-1314
Cascade Springs HospiceClearfield, UT5.5 mi(385) 460-0988
Valeo HospiceLayton, UT9.4 mi(801) 475-6222

Nursing homes near West Haven (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Heritage Park Healthcare And RehabilitationRoy, UT3.3 mi3 of 5176(801) 825-9731
Stonehenge Of OgdenWashington Terrace, UT4.8 mi5 of 552(801) 475-0500
MT Ogden Health And Rehabilitation CenterWashington Terrace, UT5.2 mi5 of 5108(801) 479-5700
The Terrace TransitionalOgden, UT5.2 mi3 of 5120(801) 479-9855

Straight-line miles from the center of West Haven. 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 West Haven

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 $5,488 monthly median income of West Haven 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in West Haven: common questions

Which hospices serve West Haven?

Medicare lists 28 hospices for West Haven ZIP codes, including Applegate Hospice, Bristol Hospice - Utah, LLC, Inspiration Hospice, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in West Haven?

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 $5,488 monthly median income of West Haven 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 West Haven. 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.

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.

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