Respite Care in Fairwood, WA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Fairwood, WA: the local picture

2,989

residents 65 or older (17% of Fairwood)

80%

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

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in King County)

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Fairwood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Fairwood live with someone: 80% 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 703 Fairwood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (30% in King County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving Fairwood ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Fairwood compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Fairwood	King County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	28%	26%
Residents 65 or older	17%	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.4%	9.3%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	11%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$95,982	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Fairwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Maple Heights-Lake Desire, WA	2.4 mi	749	15%
East Renton Highlands, WA	3.2 mi	2,163	22%
Renton, WA	3.3 mi	13,802	34%
Kent, WA	5.2 mi	16,138	35%
Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA	5.6 mi	3,194	31%
Covington, WA	5.9 mi	2,578	33%

Hospices serving Fairwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heart And Soul Hospice	Renton, WA	4.0 mi	(206) 659-9998
Eden Hospice	Tukwila, WA	6.1 mi	(206) 717-8161
Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice Care, Puget Sound	Tukwila, WA	7.9 mi	(206) 320-4000
Continuum Care Of King LLC	Tukwila, WA	7.9 mi	(206) 752-1100
Wesley Homes Hospice, LLC	Kent, WA	8.2 mi	(206) 870-1127

Nursing homes near Fairwood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cedar River Healthcare Center	Renton, WA	2.7 mi	3 of 5	60	(425) 362-6200
Valley View Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	Renton, WA	3.2 mi	3 of 5	136	(425) 226-7500
Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center	Kent, WA	4.1 mi	3 of 5	91	(253) 852-7755
Renton Health & Rehabilitation	Renton, WA	4.4 mi	2 of 5	99	(425) 226-4610

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairwood. 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 Fairwood

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 25% of the $7,999 monthly median income of Fairwood 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 Fairwood: common questions

Which hospices serve Fairwood?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Fairwood ZIP codes, including Heart And Soul Hospice, Eden Hospice, Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice Care, Puget Sound.

How much does respite care cost in Fairwood?

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 25% of the $7,999 monthly median income of Fairwood 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 Fairwood. 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 Fairwood, WA