Respite Care in Colfax, WA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Colfax, WA: the local picture

533

residents 65 or older (20% of Colfax)

48%

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Whitman County)

1

Medicare-certified hospices serve Colfax ZIP codes

Most older adults in Colfax live with someone: 48% 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 216 Colfax residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (35% in Whitman County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 1 hospice serving Colfax ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Colfax compared with Whitman County and Washington

Census figure	Colfax	Whitman County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	52%	31%	26%
Residents 65 or older	20%	12%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.1%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	9.4%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	7.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,685	$57,283	—

Older residents in towns around Colfax

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pullman, WA	15 mi	2,175	36%
Moscow, ID	20 mi	2,737	33%
Clarkston, WA	37 mi	1,100	46%
West Clarkston-Highland, WA	38 mi	1,523	47%
Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA	39 mi	2,374	34%
Lewiston, ID	39 mi	7,146	36%

Hospices serving Colfax

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Liberty Lake, WA	51 mi	(509) 789-4377

Nursing homes near Colfax (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Colfax Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia	Colfax, WA	4.9 mi	1 of 5	55	(509) 397-4603
Three Creeks Post Acute	Pullman, WA	12 mi	1 of 5	48	(509) 332-1566
Paradise Creek Health And Rehab Of Cascadia	Moscow, ID	20 mi	4 of 5	63	(208) 882-6560
Aspen Park Of Cascadia	Moscow, ID	20 mi	5 of 5	70	(208) 882-4576

Straight-line miles from the center of Colfax. 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 Colfax

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 52% of the $3,807 monthly median income of Colfax 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 Colfax: common questions

Which hospices serve Colfax?

Medicare lists 1 hospice for Colfax ZIP codes, including Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Colfax?

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 52% of the $3,807 monthly median income of Colfax 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 Colfax. 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 Colfax

More senior care near Colfax

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Colfax

More for Colfax 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 Colfax, WA