Respite Care in Esperance, WA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Esperance, WA: the local picture

635

residents 65 or older (15% of Esperance)

83%

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

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Snohomish County)

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Esperance ZIP codes

Most older adults in Esperance live with someone: 83% 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 130 Esperance residents aged 65 or older report a disability (21%) (33% in Snohomish County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Esperance ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Esperance compared with Snohomish County and Washington

Census figure	Esperance	Snohomish County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	26%	26%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	9.1%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	4.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,491	$69,352	—

Older residents in towns around Esperance

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Edmonds, WA	1.4 mi	10,103	26%
Mountlake Terrace, WA	2.2 mi	3,810	37%
Shoreline, WA	2.5 mi	12,127	35%
Lynnwood, WA	3.3 mi	6,715	42%
Brier, WA	3.5 mi	1,539	29%
Lake Forest Park, WA	3.6 mi	2,425	18%

Hospices serving Esperance

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Continuum Care Of Snohomish, LLC	Lynnwood, WA	3.1 mi	(510) 499-9977
Eden Hospice	Lynnwood, WA	3.1 mi	(425) 448-7607
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Snohomish County	Lynnwood, WA	4.3 mi	(425) 988-2500
Bristol Hospice - Snohomish County	Lynnwood, WA	6.5 mi	(425) 521-6939
Evergreen Health Hospice Care	Kirkland, WA	8.8 mi	(425) 899-1040

Nursing homes near Esperance (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pine Ridge Post Acute	Edmonds, WA	1.1 mi	4 of 5	80	(425) 778-0107
Edmonds Post Acute	Edmonds, WA	1.2 mi	1 of 5	128	(425) 775-1961
Bridges To Home	Shoreline, WA	1.9 mi	2 of 5	12	(206) 629-5878
Richmond Beach Rehab	Shoreline, WA	2.2 mi	4 of 5	131	(206) 546-2666

Straight-line miles from the center of Esperance. 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 Esperance

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 29% of the $6,958 monthly median income of Esperance 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 Esperance: common questions

Which hospices serve Esperance?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Esperance ZIP codes, including Continuum Care Of Snohomish, LLC, Eden Hospice, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Snohomish County.

How much does respite care cost in Esperance?

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 29% of the $6,958 monthly median income of Esperance 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 Esperance. 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 Esperance, WA