Respite Care in DuPont, WA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in DuPont, WA: the local picture

1,027

residents 65 or older (10% of DuPont)

81%

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Pierce County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve DuPont ZIP codes

Most older adults in DuPont live with someone: 81% 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 403 DuPont residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (36% in Pierce County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving DuPont ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

DuPont compared with Pierce County and Washington

Census figure	DuPont	Pierce County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	25%	26%
Residents 65 or older	10%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.1%	8.8%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	5.4%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$92,964	$70,061	—

Older residents in towns around DuPont

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
North Fort Lewis, WA	2.7 mi	0	—
Fort Lewis, WA	3.9 mi	26	100%
Steilacoom, WA	5.0 mi	1,270	32%
Lakewood, WA	6.8 mi	10,825	45%
Tanglewilde, WA	7.4 mi	923	55%
McChord AFB, WA	7.5 mi	0	—

Hospices serving DuPont

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Franciscan Hospice	University Place, WA	9.8 mi	(253) 534-7000
Puget Sound Hospice	Tacoma, WA	10 mi	(253) 581-9410
Envision Hospice	Tacoma, WA	13 mi	(360) 350-4875
Multicare Hospice	Tacoma, WA	14 mi	(253) 301-6400
Kaiser Permanente Washington Hospice	Seattle, WA	40 mi	(206) 326-4545

Nursing homes near DuPont (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Oaks At Lakewood	Tacoma, WA	7.6 mi	5 of 5	80	(253) 581-9002
Crystal Cove Post Acute	Lacey, WA	8.4 mi	not rated	96	(360) 491-1765
Agility Health And Rehabilitation	University Place, WA	8.8 mi	3 of 5	120	(253) 566-7166
Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation	Tacoma, WA	9.7 mi	1 of 5	124	(253) 474-8421

Straight-line miles from the center of DuPont. 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 DuPont

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 26% of the $7,747 monthly median income of DuPont 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 DuPont: common questions

Which hospices serve DuPont?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for DuPont ZIP codes, including Franciscan Hospice, Puget Sound Hospice, Envision Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in DuPont?

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 26% of the $7,747 monthly median income of DuPont 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 DuPont. 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 DuPont, WA