Respite Care in Aberdeen, WA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Aberdeen, WA: the local picture

3,211

residents 65 or older (19% of Aberdeen)

63%

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Grays Harbor County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Aberdeen ZIP codes

Most older adults in Aberdeen live with someone: 63% 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 1,347 Aberdeen residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (40% in Grays Harbor County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Aberdeen ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Aberdeen compared with Grays Harbor County and Washington

Census figure	Aberdeen	Grays Harbor County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	40%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	26%
Residents 65 or older	19%	23%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.0%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	10%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	9.9%	5.4%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,261	$49,629	—

Older residents in towns around Aberdeen

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hoquiam, WA	4.6 mi	1,978	52%
Central Park, WA	5.1 mi	529	33%
Montesano, WA	11 mi	963	36%
Ocean Shores, WA	16 mi	3,395	35%
Elma, WA	19 mi	568	42%
Raymond, WA	20 mi	829	59%

Hospices serving Aberdeen

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Harbors Home Health And Hospice	Hoquiam, WA	3.5 mi	(360) 532-5454
Puget Sound Hospice	Tumwater, WA	44 mi	(253) 581-9410
Providence At Home With Compassus, Puget Sound South	Lacey, WA	49 mi	(206) 459-8311
Hospice Of The Northwest	Mount Vernon, WA	125 mi	(360) 814-5550

Nursing homes near Aberdeen (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Grays Harbor Health & Rehabilitation Center	Aberdeen, WA	1.8 mi	4 of 5	105	(360) 532-5122
Pacific Care And Rehabilitation	Hoquiam, WA	2.3 mi	5 of 5	72	(360) 532-7882
Montesano Health-Rehab Center	Montesano, WA	11 mi	5 of 5	94	(360) 249-2273
Willapa Harbor Care	Raymond, WA	21 mi	4 of 5	60	(360) 942-2424

Straight-line miles from the center of Aberdeen. 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 Aberdeen

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $3,605 monthly median income of Aberdeen households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Aberdeen: common questions

Which hospices serve Aberdeen?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Aberdeen ZIP codes, including Harbors Home Health And Hospice, Puget Sound Hospice, Providence At Home With Compassus, Puget Sound South.

How much does respite care cost in Aberdeen?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $3,605 monthly median income of Aberdeen households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Aberdeen. 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 Washington.

More near Aberdeen

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Other care in Aberdeen

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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 Aberdeen, WA