Respite Care in Clyde Hill, WA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Clyde Hill, WA: the local picture

715

residents 65 or older (23% of Clyde Hill)

71%

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

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in King County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Clyde Hill ZIP codes

Most older adults in Clyde Hill live with someone: 71% 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 151 Clyde Hill residents aged 65 or older report a disability (21%) (30% in King County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Clyde Hill ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Clyde Hill compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Clyde Hill	King County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	28%	26%
Residents 65 or older	23%	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.4%	9.3%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	11%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$179,000	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Clyde Hill

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Medina, WA	1.2 mi	545	26%
Bellevue, WA	3.6 mi	22,404	28%
Mercer Island, WA	4.6 mi	5,610	28%
Kirkland, WA	4.6 mi	13,184	26%
Redmond, WA	5.8 mi	8,025	27%
Seattle, WA	6.3 mi	98,196	30%

Hospices serving Clyde Hill

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Kaiser Permanente Washington Hospice	Seattle, WA	3.7 mi	(206) 326-4545
Gentiva	Tukwila, WA	5.3 mi	(206) 525-1090
Evergreen Health Hospice Care	Kirkland, WA	6.2 mi	(425) 899-1040
Kline Galland Hospice Services	Seattle, WA	7.6 mi	(206) 805-1930
Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice Care, Puget Sound	Tukwila, WA	11 mi	(206) 320-4000

Nursing homes near Clyde Hill (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Park Shore	Seattle, WA	2.9 mi	4 of 5	28	(206) 329-0770
Covenant Shores Health Center	Mercer Island, WA	3.4 mi	5 of 5	43	(206) 316-8042
Bailey-Boushay House	Seattle, WA	3.9 mi	3 of 5	35	(206) 322-5300
Bellevue Post Acute	Bellevue, WA	4.1 mi	3 of 5	69	(425) 641-1166

Straight-line miles from the center of Clyde Hill. 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 Clyde Hill

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 13% of the $14,917 monthly median income of Clyde Hill 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 Clyde Hill: common questions

Which hospices serve Clyde Hill?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Clyde Hill ZIP codes, including Kaiser Permanente Washington Hospice, Gentiva, Evergreen Health Hospice Care.

How much does respite care cost in Clyde Hill?

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 13% of the $14,917 monthly median income of Clyde Hill 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 Clyde Hill. 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 Clyde Hill, WA