Respite Care in Bainbridge Island, WA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bainbridge Island, WA: the local picture

6,744

residents 65 or older (27% of Bainbridge Island)

82%

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

19%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Kitsap County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bainbridge Island ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bainbridge Island 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 1,227 Bainbridge Island residents aged 65 or older report a disability (19%) (32% in Kitsap County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Bainbridge Island ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bainbridge Island compared with Kitsap County and Washington

Census figure	Bainbridge Island	Kitsap County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	22%	26%
Residents 65 or older	27%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.5%	6.1%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	4.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$122,844	$81,452	—

Older residents in towns around Bainbridge Island

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Manchester, WA	6.8 mi	980	38%
Suquamish, WA	6.9 mi	944	24%
Tracyton, WA	7.1 mi	1,083	42%
Seattle, WA	7.4 mi	98,196	30%
Indianola, WA	7.8 mi	742	25%
Silverdale, WA	8.3 mi	4,330	36%

Hospices serving Bainbridge Island

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Shalom Hospice Of Puget Sound LLC	Poulsbo, WA	8.9 mi	(360) 994-1200
Kaiser Permanente Washington Hospice	Seattle, WA	9.8 mi	(206) 326-4545
Multicare Hospice	Tacoma, WA	27 mi	(253) 301-6400
Envision Hospice	Tacoma, WA	27 mi	(360) 350-4875
Franciscan Hospice	University Place, WA	29 mi	(253) 534-7000

Nursing homes near Bainbridge Island (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bainbridge Island Health & Rehab Center	Bainbridge Island, WA	0.9 mi	5 of 5	58	(206) 842-4765
Avamere Rehabilitation At Park West	Seattle, WA	6.7 mi	2 of 5	137	(206) 937-9750
Bremerton Trails Post Acute	Bremerton, WA	7.0 mi	1 of 5	125	(360) 377-3951
Belmont Terrace	Bremerton, WA	7.0 mi	3 of 5	102	(360) 479-1515

Straight-line miles from the center of Bainbridge Island. 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 Bainbridge Island

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 19% of the $10,237 monthly median income of Bainbridge Island 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 Bainbridge Island: common questions

Which hospices serve Bainbridge Island?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Bainbridge Island ZIP codes, including Shalom Hospice Of Puget Sound LLC, Kaiser Permanente Washington Hospice, Multicare Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Bainbridge Island?

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 19% of the $10,237 monthly median income of Bainbridge Island 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 Bainbridge Island. 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.

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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 Bainbridge Island, WA