Respite Care in Clarkston, WA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Clarkston, WA: the local picture

1,100

residents 65 or older (15% of Clarkston)

54%

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

46%

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

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Clarkston ZIP codes

Most older adults in Clarkston live with someone: 54% 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 463 Clarkston residents aged 65 or older report a disability (46%) (40% in Asotin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Clarkston compared with Asotin County and Washington

Census figure	Clarkston	Asotin County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	40%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	31%	26%
Residents 65 or older	15%	25%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	3.3%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.2%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	3.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,935	$57,797	—

Older residents in towns around Clarkston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
West Clarkston-Highland, WA	1.1 mi	1,523	47%
Lewiston, ID	3.1 mi	7,146	36%
Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA	3.4 mi	2,374	34%
Moscow, ID	22 mi	2,737	33%
Pullman, WA	23 mi	2,175	36%
Colfax, WA	37 mi	533	43%

Hospices serving Clarkston

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elite Hospice	Clarkston, WA	1.6 mi	(509) 758-2568
Heart 'N Home Hospice	Lewiston, ID	9.7 mi	(208) 799-5275
Gentiva	Liberty Lake, WA	85 mi	(509) 789-4377
Advanced Home Care And Hospice Of Coeur D'alene	Coeur D'alene, ID	89 mi	(208) 769-0500

Nursing homes near Clarkston (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Clarkston Health And Rehab Of Cascadia	Clarkston, WA	0.6 mi	3 of 5	90	(509) 758-2523
Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston	Lewiston, ID	1.8 mi	5 of 5	66	(208) 750-3600
Life Care Center Of Lewiston	Lewiston, ID	2.9 mi	5 of 5	121	(208) 798-8500
Royal Plaza Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia	Lewiston, ID	3.2 mi	2 of 5	78	(208) 746-2855

Straight-line miles from the center of Clarkston. 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 Clarkston

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 54% of the $3,661 monthly median income of Clarkston 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 Clarkston: common questions

Which hospices serve Clarkston?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Clarkston ZIP codes, including Elite Hospice, Heart 'N Home Hospice, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Clarkston?

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 54% of the $3,661 monthly median income of Clarkston 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 Clarkston. 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 Clarkston, WA