Respite Care in Lander, WY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lander, WY: the local picture

1,204

residents 65 or older (16% of Lander)

70%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Fremont County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lander ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lander 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 354 Lander residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (36% in Fremont County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Lander compared with Fremont County and Wyoming

Census figure	Lander	Fremont County	Wyoming
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	36%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	27%	31%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.9%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	8.6%	8.2%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	4.4%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,319	$57,108	—

Hospices serving Lander

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Enhabit Hospice	Lander, WY	9.4 mi	(307) 332-2922
Help For Health Hospice	Riverton, WY	30 mi	(307) 856-1206
Stillwater Hospice Of Northern Wyoming LLC	Powell, WY	133 mi	(307) 548-1750

Nursing homes near Lander (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Westward Heights Care Center	Lander, WY	0.6 mi	4 of 5	60	(307) 332-5560
Mountain View Skilled Nursing Community At Wlrc	Lander, WY	0.7 mi	2 of 5	40	(307) 335-6700
Morning Star Care Center	Fort Washakie, WY	14 mi	4 of 5	45	(307) 332-6902
Wind River Rehabilitation And Wellness	Riverton, WY	23 mi	2 of 5	81	(307) 856-9471

Straight-line miles from the center of Lander. 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 Lander

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 29% of the $4,693 monthly median income of Lander 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 Lander: common questions

Which hospices serve Lander?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Lander ZIP codes, including Enhabit Hospice, Help For Health Hospice, Stillwater Hospice Of Northern Wyoming LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Lander?

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 29% of the $4,693 monthly median income of Lander 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 Lander. 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.

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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 Lander, WY