Respite Care in Auburn, WA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Auburn, WA: the local picture

10,676

residents 65 or older (12% of Auburn)

72%

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

41%

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

20

Medicare-certified hospices serve Auburn ZIP codes

Most older adults in Auburn live with someone: 72% 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 4,163 Auburn residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (30% in King County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 20 hospices serving Auburn ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Auburn compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Auburn	King County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	28%	26%
Residents 65 or older	12%	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.9%	9.3%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	11%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,171	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Auburn

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Algona, WA	2.4 mi	205	32%
Pacific, WA	3.5 mi	853	53%
Lake Holm, WA	3.8 mi	801	39%
Lakeland South, WA	4.0 mi	1,710	37%
Lakeland North, WA	4.1 mi	2,417	47%
Lake Morton-Berrydale, WA	5.4 mi	1,766	20%

Hospices serving Auburn

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Wesley Homes Hospice, LLC	Kent, WA	6.2 mi	(206) 870-1127
Eden Hospice	Tukwila, WA	10 mi	(206) 717-8161
Multicare Hospice	Tacoma, WA	11 mi	(253) 301-6400
Heart And Soul Hospice	Renton, WA	12 mi	(206) 659-9998
Envision Hospice	Tacoma, WA	13 mi	(360) 350-4875

Nursing homes near Auburn (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Auburn Post Acute	Auburn, WA	0.8 mi	1 of 5	96	(253) 833-1740
Lea Hill Rehabilitation And Care Center	Auburn, WA	0.9 mi	4 of 5	36	(253) 876-1160
Canterbury House	Auburn, WA	1.5 mi	2 of 5	100	(253) 939-0090
North Auburn Care	Auburn, WA	2.0 mi	2 of 5	125	(253) 561-8100

Straight-line miles from the center of Auburn. 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 Auburn

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 37% of the $5,348 monthly median income of Auburn 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 Auburn: common questions

Which hospices serve Auburn?

Medicare lists 20 hospices for Auburn ZIP codes, including Wesley Homes Hospice, LLC, Eden Hospice, Multicare Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Auburn?

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 37% of the $5,348 monthly median income of Auburn 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 Auburn. 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 Auburn

More senior care near Auburn

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Auburn

More for Auburn 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 Auburn, WA