Respite Care in Mattawa, WA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Mattawa, WA: the local picture

114

residents 65 or older (3.2% of Mattawa)

54%

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

78%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Grant County)

1

Medicare-certified hospices serve Mattawa ZIP codes

Most older adults in Mattawa live with someone: 54% 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 89 Mattawa residents aged 65 or older report a disability (78%) (39% in Grant County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 1 hospice serving Mattawa ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Mattawa compared with Grant County and Washington

Census figure	Mattawa	Grant County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	78%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	28%	26%
Residents 65 or older	3.2%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.3%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	46%	10%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	2.5%	5.1%	7.1%

Older residents in towns around Mattawa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Desert Aire, WA	3.1 mi	572	22%
Moxee, WA	26 mi	215	16%
Terrace Heights, WA	27 mi	1,892	34%
Zillah, WA	29 mi	547	37%
Sunnyside, WA	29 mi	1,570	56%
Granger, WA	30 mi	126	42%

Hospices serving Mattawa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Assured Hospice	Moses Lake, WA	40 mi	(509) 766-2580

Straight-line miles from the center of Mattawa. 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 Mattawa

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. 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 Mattawa: common questions

Which hospices serve Mattawa?

Medicare lists 1 hospice for Mattawa ZIP codes, including Assured Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Mattawa?

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. 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 Mattawa. 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 Mattawa

More senior care near Mattawa

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Mattawa

More for Mattawa families

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Mattawa, WA