Respite Care in Lake Morton-Berrydale, WA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lake Morton-Berrydale, WA: the local picture

1,766

residents 65 or older (16% of Lake Morton-Berrydale)

91%

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

20%

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

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lake Morton-Berrydale ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lake Morton-Berrydale live with someone: 91% 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 352 Lake Morton-Berrydale residents aged 65 or older report a disability (20%) (30% in King County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving Lake Morton-Berrydale ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lake Morton-Berrydale compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Lake Morton-Berrydale	King County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	9.5%	28%	26%
Residents 65 or older	16%	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.1%	9.3%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	1.2%	11%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$97,083	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Lake Morton-Berrydale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lake Holm, WA	2.2 mi	801	39%
Covington, WA	2.2 mi	2,578	33%
Maple Valley, WA	4.0 mi	2,705	28%
Black Diamond, WA	4.2 mi	609	20%
Auburn, WA	5.4 mi	10,676	41%
Kent, WA	6.4 mi	16,138	35%

Hospices serving Lake Morton-Berrydale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Wesley Homes Hospice, LLC	Kent, WA	9.0 mi	(206) 870-1127
Heart And Soul Hospice	Renton, WA	11 mi	(206) 659-9998
Eden Hospice	Tukwila, WA	11 mi	(206) 717-8161
Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice Care, Puget Sound	Tukwila, WA	14 mi	(206) 320-4000
Continuum Care Of King LLC	Tukwila, WA	14 mi	(206) 752-1100

Nursing homes near Lake Morton-Berrydale (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lea Hill Rehabilitation And Care Center	Auburn, WA	4.7 mi	4 of 5	36	(253) 876-1160
North Auburn Care	Auburn, WA	5.4 mi	2 of 5	125	(253) 561-8100
Auburn Post Acute	Auburn, WA	6.1 mi	1 of 5	96	(253) 833-1740
Canterbury House	Auburn, WA	6.4 mi	2 of 5	100	(253) 939-0090

Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Morton-Berrydale. 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 Lake Morton-Berrydale

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 25% of the $8,090 monthly median income of Lake Morton-Berrydale 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 Lake Morton-Berrydale: common questions

Which hospices serve Lake Morton-Berrydale?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Lake Morton-Berrydale ZIP codes, including Wesley Homes Hospice, LLC, Heart And Soul Hospice, Eden Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Lake Morton-Berrydale?

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 25% of the $8,090 monthly median income of Lake Morton-Berrydale 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 Lake Morton-Berrydale. 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 Lake Morton-Berrydale, WA