Respite Care in Burien, WA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Burien, WA: the local picture

8,213

residents 65 or older (16% of Burien)

69%

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

36%

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

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Burien ZIP codes

Most older adults in Burien live with someone: 69% 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 2,891 Burien residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (30% in King County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Burien ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Burien compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Burien	King County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	28%	26%
Residents 65 or older	16%	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.3%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	8.9%	11%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,168	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Burien

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
White Center, WA	2.3 mi	1,939	33%
Normandy Park, WA	2.9 mi	1,423	24%
Boulevard Park, WA	3.0 mi	519	13%
SeaTac, WA	3.1 mi	4,141	48%
Tukwila, WA	3.2 mi	2,567	29%
Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA	5.0 mi	3,194	31%

Hospices serving Burien

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice Care, Puget Sound	Tukwila, WA	2.2 mi	(206) 320-4000
Continuum Care Of King LLC	Tukwila, WA	2.2 mi	(206) 752-1100
Eden Hospice	Tukwila, WA	3.8 mi	(206) 717-8161
Kline Galland Hospice Services	Seattle, WA	4.8 mi	(206) 805-1930
Heart And Soul Hospice	Renton, WA	5.8 mi	(206) 659-9998

Nursing homes near Burien (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avamere Rehabilitation Of Burien	Burien, WA	0.8 mi	2 of 5	140	(206) 242-3213
Wesley Homes Des Moines Health Center	Des Moines, WA	4.8 mi	5 of 5	148	(206) 824-3663
Caroline Kline Galland Home	Seattle, WA	5.4 mi	3 of 5	205	(206) 725-8800
Puget Sound Transitional Care	Des Moines, WA	5.6 mi	2 of 5	165	(206) 824-0600

Straight-line miles from the center of Burien. 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 Burien

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 34% of the $5,847 monthly median income of Burien 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 Burien: common questions

Which hospices serve Burien?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Burien ZIP codes, including Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice Care, Puget Sound, Continuum Care Of King LLC, Eden Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Burien?

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 34% of the $5,847 monthly median income of Burien 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 Burien. 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 Burien, WA