Respite Care in Fox Farm-College, WY for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Fox Farm-College, WY: the local picture

381

residents 65 or older (9.5% of Fox Farm-College)

92%

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

55%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Laramie County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Fox Farm-College ZIP codes

Most older adults in Fox Farm-College live with someone: 92% 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 209 Fox Farm-College residents aged 65 or older report a disability (55%) (38% in Laramie County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Fox Farm-College ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Fox Farm-College compared with Laramie County and Wyoming

Census figure	Fox Farm-College	Laramie County	Wyoming
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	38%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	7.6%	31%	31%
Residents 65 or older	9.5%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.0%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.4%	7.0%	8.2%
Households with no vehicle	12%	5.0%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,203	$61,517	—

Older residents in towns around Fox Farm-College

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cheyenne, WY	1.3 mi	11,886	39%
South Greeley, WY	1.6 mi	530	53%
Warren AFB, WY	4.6 mi	0	—
Ranchettes, WY	7.5 mi	1,653	32%
Wellington, CO	31 mi	964	33%
Eaton, CO	41 mi	835	30%

Hospices serving Fox Farm-College

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Enhabit Hospice	Cheyenne, WY	2.3 mi	(307) 634-5970
Nobel Care Hospice Inc	Cheyenne, WY	2.3 mi	(307) 202-5295
Cheyenne Regional Davis Hospice Center	Cheyenne, WY	5.1 mi	(307) 633-7016
Eden Hospice	Cheyenne, WY	5.1 mi	(307) 400-5200
Hospice Of Laramie	Laramie, WY	57 mi	(307) 745-9254

Nursing homes near Fox Farm-College (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Polaris Rehabilitation And Care Center	Cheyenne, WY	1.8 mi	1 of 5	105	(307) 634-7986
Granite Rehabilitation And Wellness	Cheyenne, WY	2.0 mi	2 of 5	146	(307) 634-7901
Life Care Center Of Cheyenne	Cheyenne, WY	3.9 mi	5 of 5	160	(307) 778-8997

Straight-line miles from the center of Fox Farm-College. 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 Fox Farm-College

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,267 monthly median income of Fox Farm-College households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Fox Farm-College: common questions

Which hospices serve Fox Farm-College?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Fox Farm-College ZIP codes, including Enhabit Hospice, Nobel Care Hospice Inc, Cheyenne Regional Davis Hospice Center.

How much does respite care cost in Fox Farm-College?

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,267 monthly median income of Fox Farm-College households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Fox Farm-College. 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 Wyoming.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Fox Farm-College, WY