Respite Care in Kenmore, WA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Kenmore, WA: the local picture

4,080

residents 65 or older (17% of Kenmore)

70%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in King County)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Kenmore ZIP codes

Most older adults in Kenmore live with someone: 70% 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 1,227 Kenmore residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (30% in King County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Kenmore compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Kenmore	King County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	26%
Residents 65 or older	17%	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.4%	9.3%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	11%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$85,198	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Kenmore

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lake Forest Park, WA	2.2 mi	2,425	18%
Bothell, WA	2.6 mi	7,271	35%
Brier, WA	3.2 mi	1,539	29%
Bothell West, WA	3.9 mi	2,448	32%
Mountlake Terrace, WA	4.0 mi	3,810	37%
Kirkland, WA	4.2 mi	13,184	26%

Hospices serving Kenmore

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Evergreen Health Hospice Care	Kirkland, WA	3.2 mi	(425) 899-1040
Continuum Care Of Snohomish, LLC	Lynnwood, WA	4.2 mi	(510) 499-9977
Gentiva	Tukwila, WA	5.0 mi	(206) 525-1090
Kaiser Permanente Washington Hospice	Seattle, WA	8.6 mi	(206) 326-4545
Providence At Home With Compassus, Snohomish County	Everett, WA	13 mi	(425) 261-4800

Nursing homes near Kenmore (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fircrest Nursing Facility	Seattle, WA	2.2 mi	5 of 5	110	(206) 361-3511
Shoreline Health And Rehabilitation	Seattle, WA	2.7 mi	5 of 5	114	(206) 418-2900
Bothell Health Care	Bothell, WA	2.9 mi	2 of 5	99	(425) 481-8500
Avamere Rehabilitation Of Shoreline	Seattle, WA	3.1 mi	2 of 5	115	(206) 363-5856

Straight-line miles from the center of Kenmore. 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 Kenmore

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 28% of the $7,100 monthly median income of Kenmore 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 Kenmore: common questions

Which hospices serve Kenmore?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Kenmore ZIP codes, including Evergreen Health Hospice Care, Continuum Care Of Snohomish, LLC, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Kenmore?

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 28% of the $7,100 monthly median income of Kenmore 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 Kenmore. 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 Kenmore, WA