Respite Care in Fobes Hill, WA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Fobes Hill, WA: the local picture

420

residents 65 or older (16% of Fobes Hill)

84%

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

24%

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

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Fobes Hill ZIP codes

Most older adults in Fobes Hill live with someone: 84% 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 101 Fobes Hill residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (33% in Snohomish County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Fobes Hill ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Fobes Hill compared with Snohomish County and Washington

Census figure	Fobes Hill	Snohomish County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	26%	26%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.1%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	4.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,153	$69,352	—

Older residents in towns around Fobes Hill

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Snohomish, WA	2.0 mi	2,054	36%
Bunk Foss, WA	2.4 mi	591	39%
Everett, WA	3.2 mi	16,313	38%
Eastmont, WA	3.6 mi	3,830	27%
Lake Stevens, WA	4.8 mi	3,450	37%
Silver Firs, WA	5.3 mi	2,179	19%

Hospices serving Fobes Hill

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Providence At Home With Compassus, Snohomish County	Everett, WA	4.1 mi	(425) 261-4800
Alpha Hospice	Everett, WA	4.3 mi	(425) 595-3059
Bristol Hospice - Snohomish County	Lynnwood, WA	7.7 mi	(425) 521-6939
Continuum Care Of Snohomish, LLC	Lynnwood, WA	12 mi	(510) 499-9977
Eden Hospice	Lynnwood, WA	12 mi	(425) 448-7607

Nursing homes near Fobes Hill (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Snohomish Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia	Snohomish, WA	2.3 mi	2 of 5	91	(360) 568-3161
Madison Post Acute	Everett, WA	3.1 mi	2 of 5	59	(425) 353-4040
View Ridge Care Center	Everett, WA	4.5 mi	3 of 5	70	(425) 258-4474
Bethany At Silver Lake	Everett, WA	4.6 mi	5 of 5	151	(425) 338-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Fobes Hill. 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 Fobes Hill

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 36% of the $5,596 monthly median income of Fobes Hill 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 Fobes Hill: common questions

Which hospices serve Fobes Hill?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Fobes Hill ZIP codes, including Providence At Home With Compassus, Snohomish County, Alpha Hospice, Bristol Hospice - Snohomish County.

How much does respite care cost in Fobes Hill?

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 36% of the $5,596 monthly median income of Fobes Hill 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 Fobes Hill. 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 Fobes Hill, WA