Respite Care in Chewelah, WA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Chewelah, WA: the local picture

751

residents 65 or older (29% of Chewelah)

66%

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

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Stevens County)

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Medicare-certified hospices serve Chewelah ZIP codes

Most older adults in Chewelah live with someone: 66% 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 160 Chewelah residents aged 65 or older report a disability (22%) (31% in Stevens County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Chewelah ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Chewelah compared with Stevens County and Washington

Census figure	Chewelah	Stevens County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	23%	26%
Residents 65 or older	29%	25%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	8.9%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	9.0%	4.1%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,500	$54,970	—

Older residents in towns around Chewelah

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Colville, WA	20 mi	1,323	28%
Deer Park, WA	25 mi	871	57%
Suncrest, WA	32 mi	1,274	36%
Mead, WA	39 mi	1,227	35%
Country Homes, WA	39 mi	866	42%
Town and Country, WA	41 mi	1,034	26%

Hospices serving Chewelah

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Horizon Hospice	Spokane, WA	39 mi	(509) 489-4581
Hospice Of Spokane	Spokane, WA	46 mi	(509) 456-0438
Whidbeyhealth Hospice And Palliative Care	Coupeville, WA	228 mi	(360) 678-7605

Nursing homes near Chewelah (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Colville Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia	Colville, WA	20 mi	1 of 5	92	(509) 684-2573
Buena Vista Healthcare	Colville, WA	21 mi	5 of 5	40	(509) 684-4539

Straight-line miles from the center of Chewelah. 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 Chewelah

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 45% of the $4,375 monthly median income of Chewelah 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 Chewelah: common questions

Which hospices serve Chewelah?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Chewelah ZIP codes, including Horizon Hospice, Hospice Of Spokane, Whidbeyhealth Hospice And Palliative Care.

How much does respite care cost in Chewelah?

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 45% of the $4,375 monthly median income of Chewelah 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 Chewelah. 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 Chewelah, WA