Respite Care in Centralia, WA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Centralia, WA: the local picture

3,901

residents 65 or older (21% of Centralia)

56%

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

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Lewis County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Centralia ZIP codes

Most older adults in Centralia live with someone: 56% 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 1,545 Centralia residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (40% in Lewis County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Centralia ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Centralia compared with Lewis County and Washington

Census figure	Centralia	Lewis County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	40%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	29%	26%
Residents 65 or older	21%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.1%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	10%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	4.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,051	$48,705	—

Older residents in towns around Centralia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Chehalis, WA	4.0 mi	1,019	59%
Grand Mound, WA	5.7 mi	543	27%
Rochester, WA	8.1 mi	1,061	27%
Tumwater, WA	19 mi	4,204	31%
Yelm, WA	22 mi	775	59%
Olympia, WA	22 mi	11,040	37%

Hospices serving Centralia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Assured Home Health, Hospice & Home Care	Centralia, WA	0.3 mi	(360) 330-2640
Puget Sound Hospice	Tumwater, WA	21 mi	(253) 581-9410
Providence At Home With Compassus, Puget Sound South	Lacey, WA	23 mi	(206) 459-8311
Harbors Home Health And Hospice	Hoquiam, WA	47 mi	(360) 532-5454

Nursing homes near Centralia (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Three Rivers Care	Centralia, WA	0.2 mi	5 of 5	83	(360) 754-9792
South Creek Post Acute	Centralia, WA	1.1 mi	4 of 5	128	(360) 736-9384
Sharon Care Center	Centralia, WA	1.2 mi	3 of 5	42	(360) 736-0112
Lacey Post Acute & Rehabilitation	Lacey, WA	20 mi	4 of 5	120	(360) 491-9890

Straight-line miles from the center of Centralia. 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 Centralia

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 64% of the $3,088 monthly median income of Centralia 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 Centralia: common questions

Which hospices serve Centralia?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Centralia ZIP codes, including Assured Home Health, Hospice & Home Care, Puget Sound Hospice, Providence At Home With Compassus, Puget Sound South.

How much does respite care cost in Centralia?

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 64% of the $3,088 monthly median income of Centralia 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 Centralia. 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 Centralia

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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 Centralia, WA