Respite Care in Casper, WY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Casper, WY: the local picture

9,986

residents 65 or older (17% of Casper)

59%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Natrona County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Casper ZIP codes

Most older adults in Casper live with someone: 59% 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 3,464 Casper residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (38% in Natrona County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Casper compared with Natrona County and Wyoming

Census figure	Casper	Natrona County	Wyoming
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	38%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	35%	31%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.1%	6.6%	8.2%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	4.5%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,394	$58,621	—

Older residents in towns around Casper

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Mills, WY	3.6 mi	564	29%
Evansville, WY	3.6 mi	231	52%
Bar Nunn, WY	5.7 mi	420	52%
Glenrock, WY	23 mi	452	61%
Douglas, WY	47 mi	946	54%

Hospices serving Casper

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Enhabit Hospice	Casper, WY	0.3 mi	(307) 234-6684
Caringedge Hospice Of Casper LLC	Casper, WY	0.3 mi	(307) 343-1103
Central Wyoming Hospice Program	Casper, WY	0.3 mi	(307) 577-4832
Hospice Of Campbell County Memorial Hospital	Gillette, WY	108 mi	(307) 688-6230
Hospice Of Sweetwater County	Rock Springs, WY	172 mi	(307) 362-1990

Nursing homes near Casper (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Casper	Casper, WY	2.4 mi	2 of 5	120	(307) 266-0000
Casper Mountain Rehabilitation And Care Center	Casper, WY	2.5 mi	1 of 5	120	(307) 237-2561
Shepherd Of The Valley Rehabilitation And Wellness	Casper, WY	4.3 mi	1 of 5	192	(307) 234-9381

Straight-line miles from the center of Casper. 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 Casper

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,700 monthly median income of Casper households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Casper: common questions

Which hospices serve Casper?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Casper ZIP codes, including Enhabit Hospice, Caringedge Hospice Of Casper LLC, Central Wyoming Hospice Program.

How much does respite care cost in Casper?

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,700 monthly median income of Casper households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Casper. 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 Wyoming.

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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 Casper, WY