Respite Care in Mead, WA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Mead, WA: the local picture

1,227

residents 65 or older (18% of Mead)

79%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Spokane County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Mead ZIP codes

Most older adults in Mead live with someone: 79% 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 426 Mead residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (35% in Spokane County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Mead ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Mead compared with Spokane County and Washington

Census figure	Mead	Spokane County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	29%	26%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.0%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.3%	9.9%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	2.1%	6.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,802	$57,920	—

Older residents in towns around Mead

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Country Homes, WA	3.9 mi	866	42%
Town and Country, WA	4.9 mi	1,034	26%
Spokane, WA	8.7 mi	38,258	37%
Spokane Valley, WA	9.7 mi	18,679	39%
Suncrest, WA	12 mi	1,274	36%
Otis Orchards-East Farms, WA	13 mi	1,231	40%

Hospices serving Mead

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Horizon Hospice	Spokane, WA	3.4 mi	(509) 489-4581
Hospice Of Spokane	Spokane, WA	8.7 mi	(509) 456-0438
Gentiva	Liberty Lake, WA	15 mi	(509) 789-4377
Eden Hospice At The Inland Northwest LLC	Ponderay, ID	52 mi	(208) 946-6873
Multicare Hospice	Tacoma, WA	240 mi	(253) 301-6400

Nursing homes near Mead (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Regency At Northpointe	Spokane, WA	3.0 mi	5 of 5	120	(509) 465-8800
Avalon Care Center At Northpointe	Spokane, WA	3.2 mi	2 of 5	119	(509) 468-7000
Royal Park Health And Rehabilitation	Spokane, WA	4.5 mi	3 of 5	164	(509) 489-2273
Spokane Falls Care	Spokane, WA	5.5 mi	1 of 5	100	(509) 489-3323

Straight-line miles from the center of Mead. 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 Mead

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 $5,234 monthly median income of Mead 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 Mead: common questions

Which hospices serve Mead?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Mead ZIP codes, including Horizon Hospice, Hospice Of Spokane, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Mead?

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 $5,234 monthly median income of Mead 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 Mead. 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 Mead

More senior care near Mead

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Other care in Mead

More for Mead 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 Mead, WA