Respite Care in Gardnerville, NV for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Gardnerville, NV: the local picture

1,864

residents 65 or older (34% of Gardnerville)

64%

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

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Douglas County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Gardnerville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Gardnerville live with someone: 64% 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 759 Gardnerville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (31% in Douglas County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Gardnerville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Gardnerville compared with Douglas County and Nevada

Census figure	Gardnerville	Douglas County	Nevada
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	31%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	18%	25%
Residents 65 or older	34%	33%	17%
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	3.1%	1.5%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10.0%	6.1%	11%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	3.3%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,040	$80,179	—

Older residents in towns around Gardnerville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Minden, NV	2.4 mi	1,032	28%
Gardnerville Ranchos, NV	3.1 mi	3,333	30%
Johnson Lane, NV	8.7 mi	2,495	35%
Indian Hills, NV	11 mi	1,813	28%
South Lake Tahoe, CA	13 mi	3,866	27%
Carson City, NV	15 mi	12,383	37%

Hospices serving Gardnerville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassioncare Hospice Of Reno	Reno, NV	16 mi	(775) 687-1530
Gentiva	Reno, NV	31 mi	(775) 825-5008
Advanced Home Health And Hospice Of Reno	Reno, NV	31 mi	(775) 470-7300
Summit View Hospice, LLC	Reno, NV	31 mi	(775) 412-5675
Infinity Hospice Care Of Reno, LLC	Reno, NV	33 mi	(775) 852-6002

Nursing homes near Gardnerville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Gardnerville Health & Rehabilitation Center	Gardnerville, NV	1.3 mi	1 of 5	60	(775) 782-6620
Mountain View Health And Rehabilitation	Carson City, NV	14 mi	2 of 5	146	(775) 883-3622
Barton Hospital D/P SNF	South Lake Tahoe, CA	14 mi	4 of 5	48	(530) 543-5885
Sierra Basin Post Acute	Carson City, NV	16 mi	5 of 5	80	(775) 443-4800

Straight-line miles from the center of Gardnerville. 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 Gardnerville

At the Nevada median aide wage of $16.19 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,403 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,670 monthly median income of Gardnerville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 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 Gardnerville: common questions

Which hospices serve Gardnerville?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Gardnerville ZIP codes, including Compassioncare Hospice Of Reno, Gentiva, Advanced Home Health And Hospice Of Reno.

How much does respite care cost in Gardnerville?

At the Nevada median aide wage of $16.19 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,403 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,670 monthly median income of Gardnerville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 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 Gardnerville. 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 Nevada.

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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 Gardnerville, NV