Respite Care in Cashmere, WA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Cashmere, WA: the local picture

808

residents 65 or older (24% of Cashmere)

73%

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

63%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Chelan County)

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cashmere ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cashmere live with someone: 73% 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 470 Cashmere residents aged 65 or older report a disability (63%) (36% in Chelan County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 2 hospices serving Cashmere ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Cashmere compared with Chelan County and Washington

Census figure	Cashmere	Chelan County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	63%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	27%	26%
Residents 65 or older	24%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.6%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.9%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	8.5%	5.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,297	$58,100	—

Older residents in towns around Cashmere

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sunnyslope, WA	5.4 mi	952	30%
Wenatchee, WA	8.6 mi	6,382	40%
Leavenworth, WA	11 mi	424	36%
East Wenatchee, WA	11 mi	2,176	42%
Chelan, WA	31 mi	989	30%
Quincy, WA	35 mi	1,072	25%

Hospices serving Cashmere

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Advanced Hospice Northwest Of Wenatchee	Wenatchee, WA	9.1 mi	(609) 663-9585
Central Washington Hospital Homecare Services	Wenatchee, WA	9.1 mi	(509) 433-3700

Nursing homes near Cashmere (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cashmere Post Acute	Cashmere, WA	0.6 mi	3 of 5	95	(509) 782-1251
Regency Wenatchee Rehabiliation & Nursing Center	Wenatchee, WA	9.9 mi	5 of 5	55	(509) 682-2551
Colonial Vista Post-Acute & Rehab Center	Wenatchee, WA	10 mi	4 of 5	100	(509) 663-1171

Straight-line miles from the center of Cashmere. 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 Cashmere

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 46% of the $4,358 monthly median income of Cashmere 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 Cashmere: common questions

Which hospices serve Cashmere?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Cashmere ZIP codes, including Advanced Hospice Northwest Of Wenatchee, Central Washington Hospital Homecare Services.

How much does respite care cost in Cashmere?

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 46% of the $4,358 monthly median income of Cashmere 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 Cashmere. 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 Cashmere, WA