Respite Care in Cody, WY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Cody, WY: the local picture

2,088

residents 65 or older (20% of Cody)

61%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Park County)

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Medicare-certified hospices serve Cody ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cody live with someone: 61% 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 685 Cody residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (28% in Park County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Cody compared with Park County and Wyoming

Census figure	Cody	Park County	Wyoming
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	28%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	31%	31%
Residents 65 or older	20%	25%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.6%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.8%	5.6%	8.2%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	2.7%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,569	$52,708	—

Older residents in towns around Cody

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Powell, WY	22 mi	1,383	22%
Red Lodge, MT	47 mi	845	18%
Worland, WY	64 mi	1,158	44%

Hospices serving Cody

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Cody Regional Health Spirit Mountain Hospice	Cody, WY	0.9 mi	(307) 578-2413
Stillwater Hospice Of Northern Wyoming LLC	Powell, WY	21 mi	(307) 548-1750
Stillwater Hospice	Billings, MT	90 mi	(406) 702-1742
Enhabit Hospice	Lander, WY	113 mi	(307) 332-2922

Nursing homes near Cody (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cody Regional Health Long Term Care Center	Cody, WY	0.7 mi	4 of 5	94	(307) 578-2434
Powell Valley Care Center	Powell, WY	22 mi	2 of 5	100	(307) 754-1107

Straight-line miles from the center of Cody. 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 Cody

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 35% of the $3,964 monthly median income of Cody 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 Cody: common questions

Which hospices serve Cody?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Cody ZIP codes, including Cody Regional Health Spirit Mountain Hospice, Stillwater Hospice Of Northern Wyoming LLC, Stillwater Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Cody?

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 35% of the $3,964 monthly median income of Cody 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 Cody. 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.

More near Cody

More senior care near Cody

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Other care in Cody

More for Cody families

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 Cody, WY