Respite Care in Everett, WA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Everett, WA: the local picture

16,313

residents 65 or older (15% of Everett)

67%

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

38%

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

19

Medicare-certified hospices serve Everett ZIP codes

Most older adults in Everett live with someone: 67% 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 6,037 Everett residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (33% in Snohomish County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 19 hospices serving Everett ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Everett compared with Snohomish County and Washington

Census figure	Everett	Snohomish County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	26%	26%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	9.1%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	4.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,619	$69,352	—

Older residents in towns around Everett

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fobes Hill, WA	3.2 mi	420	24%
Bunk Foss, WA	4.4 mi	591	39%
Eastmont, WA	4.7 mi	3,830	27%
Lake Stevens, WA	5.0 mi	3,450	37%
Snohomish, WA	5.2 mi	2,054	36%
Mukilteo, WA	6.3 mi	3,807	28%

Hospices serving Everett

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Providence At Home With Compassus, Snohomish County	Everett, WA	2.2 mi	(425) 261-4800
Alpha Hospice	Everett, WA	4.9 mi	(425) 595-3059
Bristol Hospice - Snohomish County	Lynnwood, WA	7.7 mi	(425) 521-6939
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Snohomish County	Lynnwood, WA	9.8 mi	(425) 988-2500
Continuum Care Of Snohomish, LLC	Lynnwood, WA	12 mi	(510) 499-9977

Nursing homes near Everett (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Everett Transitional Care Services	Everett, WA	1.6 mi	4 of 5	62	(425) 382-2800
Bethany At Pacific	Everett, WA	1.7 mi	4 of 5	80	(425) 259-5508
View Ridge Care Center	Everett, WA	2.1 mi	3 of 5	70	(425) 258-4474
Madison Post Acute	Everett, WA	2.1 mi	2 of 5	59	(425) 353-4040

Straight-line miles from the center of Everett. 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 Everett

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 48% of the $4,135 monthly median income of Everett 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 Everett: common questions

Which hospices serve Everett?

Medicare lists 19 hospices for Everett ZIP codes, including Providence At Home With Compassus, Snohomish County, Alpha Hospice, Bristol Hospice - Snohomish County.

How much does respite care cost in Everett?

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 48% of the $4,135 monthly median income of Everett 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 Everett. 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 Everett

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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 Everett, WA