Respite Care in Longbranch, WA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Longbranch, WA: the local picture

1,236

residents 65 or older (27% of Longbranch)

76%

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

38%

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

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Longbranch ZIP codes

Most older adults in Longbranch live with someone: 76% 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 466 Longbranch residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (36% in Pierce County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Longbranch compared with Pierce County and Washington

Census figure	Longbranch	Pierce County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	25%	26%
Residents 65 or older	27%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.4%	8.8%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	3.6%	5.4%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,708	$70,061	—

Older residents in towns around Longbranch

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fox Island, WA	6.1 mi	937	20%
Key Center, WA	7.4 mi	712	32%
Artondale, WA	7.7 mi	2,682	24%
Steilacoom, WA	9.0 mi	1,270	32%
DuPont, WA	9.8 mi	1,027	39%
Wollochet, WA	9.8 mi	1,739	38%

Hospices serving Longbranch

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Franciscan Hospice	University Place, WA	11 mi	(253) 534-7000
Envision Hospice	Tacoma, WA	14 mi	(360) 350-4875
Continuum Care Of Snohomish, LLC	Lynnwood, WA	46 mi	(510) 499-9977

Nursing homes near Longbranch (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Gig Harbor Health And Rehabilitation	Gig Harbor, WA	10 mi	2 of 5	120	(253) 858-8688
Cottesmore Of Life Care	Gig Harbor, WA	11 mi	5 of 5	108	(253) 851-5433
Agility Health And Rehabilitation	University Place, WA	11 mi	3 of 5	120	(253) 566-7166
Avamere Transitional Care Of Puget Sound	Tacoma, WA	12 mi	4 of 5	60	(253) 671-7300

Straight-line miles from the center of Longbranch. 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 Longbranch

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 38% of the $5,226 monthly median income of Longbranch 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 Longbranch: common questions

Which hospices serve Longbranch?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Longbranch ZIP codes, including Franciscan Hospice, Envision Hospice, Continuum Care Of Snohomish, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Longbranch?

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 38% of the $5,226 monthly median income of Longbranch 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 Longbranch. 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.

More near Longbranch

More senior care near Longbranch

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Other care in Longbranch

More for Longbranch families

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 Longbranch, WA