Respite Care in Hoquiam, WA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hoquiam, WA: the local picture

1,978

residents 65 or older (22% of Hoquiam)

58%

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

52%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Grays Harbor County)

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hoquiam ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hoquiam live with someone: 58% 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 986 Hoquiam residents aged 65 or older report a disability (52%) (40% in Grays Harbor County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 2 hospices serving Hoquiam ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hoquiam compared with Grays Harbor County and Washington

Census figure	Hoquiam	Grays Harbor County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	52%	40%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	30%	26%
Residents 65 or older	22%	23%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.0%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	10%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	10%	5.4%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,086	$49,629	—

Older residents in towns around Hoquiam

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Aberdeen, WA	4.6 mi	3,211	43%
Central Park, WA	9.8 mi	529	33%
Ocean Shores, WA	11 mi	3,395	35%
Montesano, WA	15 mi	963	36%
Raymond, WA	22 mi	829	59%
Elma, WA	24 mi	568	42%

Hospices serving Hoquiam

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Harbors Home Health And Hospice	Hoquiam, WA	1.3 mi	(360) 532-5454
Puget Sound Hospice	Tumwater, WA	49 mi	(253) 581-9410

Nursing homes near Hoquiam (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pacific Care And Rehabilitation	Hoquiam, WA	2.3 mi	5 of 5	72	(360) 532-7882
Grays Harbor Health & Rehabilitation Center	Aberdeen, WA	2.8 mi	4 of 5	105	(360) 532-5122
Montesano Health-Rehab Center	Montesano, WA	15 mi	5 of 5	94	(360) 249-2273
Willapa Harbor Care	Raymond, WA	22 mi	4 of 5	60	(360) 942-2424

Straight-line miles from the center of Hoquiam. 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 Hoquiam

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 58% of the $3,424 monthly median income of Hoquiam 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 Hoquiam: common questions

Which hospices serve Hoquiam?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Hoquiam ZIP codes, including Harbors Home Health And Hospice, Puget Sound Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Hoquiam?

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 58% of the $3,424 monthly median income of Hoquiam 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 Hoquiam. 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 Hoquiam, WA