Respite Care in Jackson, WY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Jackson, WY: the local picture

967

residents 65 or older (9.0% of Jackson)

77%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (22% in Teton County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Jackson ZIP codes

Most older adults in Jackson live with someone: 77% 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 305 Jackson residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (22% in Teton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Jackson ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Jackson compared with Teton County and Wyoming

Census figure	Jackson	Teton County	Wyoming
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	22%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	18%	31%
Residents 65 or older	9.0%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	0.8%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	0.3%	8.2%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	2.0%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,889	$116,190	—

Older residents in towns around Jackson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Victor, ID	19 mi	178	31%
Driggs, ID	24 mi	265	47%
Afton, WY	52 mi	422	35%
Rexburg, ID	56 mi	1,165	35%
St. Anthony, ID	57 mi	575	37%
Iona, ID	58 mi	253	38%

Hospices serving Jackson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St John's Hospice	Jackson, WY	2.2 mi	(307) 739-6135
Cns Community Hospice	West Valley City, UT	202 mi	(801) 233-6100
Intermountain Health Hospice - Salt Lake	South Jordan, UT	211 mi	(385) 887-6000

Nursing homes near Jackson (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St John's Health Sage Living	Jackson, WY	0.3 mi	5 of 5	60	(307) 739-7661

Straight-line miles from the center of Jackson. 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 Jackson

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 21% of the $6,574 monthly median income of Jackson 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 Jackson: common questions

Which hospices serve Jackson?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Jackson ZIP codes, including St John's Hospice, Cns Community Hospice, Intermountain Health Hospice - Salt Lake.

How much does respite care cost in Jackson?

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 21% of the $6,574 monthly median income of Jackson 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 Jackson. 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.

More near Jackson

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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 Jackson, WY