Respite Care in Meadowdale, WA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Meadowdale, WA: the local picture

581

residents 65 or older (19% of Meadowdale)

92%

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

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Snohomish County)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Meadowdale ZIP codes

Most older adults in Meadowdale live with someone: 92% 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 140 Meadowdale residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (33% in Snohomish County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Meadowdale ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Meadowdale compared with Snohomish County and Washington

Census figure	Meadowdale	Snohomish County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	7.9%	26%	26%
Residents 65 or older	19%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.1%	9.1%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	4.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$124,196	$69,352	—

Older residents in towns around Meadowdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Picnic Point, WA	1.3 mi	1,740	19%
North Lynnwood, WA	2.2 mi	2,176	37%
Lynnwood, WA	2.4 mi	6,715	42%
Lake Stickney, WA	3.4 mi	1,561	39%
Larch Way, WA	3.5 mi	616	32%
Edmonds, WA	3.5 mi	10,103	26%

Hospices serving Meadowdale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Snohomish County	Lynnwood, WA	2.3 mi	(425) 988-2500
Bristol Hospice - Snohomish County	Lynnwood, WA	3.3 mi	(425) 521-6939
Continuum Care Of Snohomish, LLC	Lynnwood, WA	4.2 mi	(510) 499-9977
Eden Hospice	Lynnwood, WA	4.2 mi	(425) 448-7607
Alpha Hospice	Everett, WA	6.2 mi	(425) 595-3059

Nursing homes near Meadowdale (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lynnwood Post Acute Rehabilitation Center	Lynnwood, WA	2.3 mi	4 of 5	67	(425) 776-5512
Alderwood Post Acute & Rehabilitation	Lynnwood, WA	3.0 mi	2 of 5	113	(425) 775-9222
Pine Ridge Post Acute	Edmonds, WA	3.7 mi	4 of 5	80	(425) 778-0107
Everett Center	Everett, WA	3.8 mi	3 of 5	100	(425) 513-1600

Straight-line miles from the center of Meadowdale. 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 Meadowdale

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 19% of the $10,350 monthly median income of Meadowdale 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 Meadowdale: common questions

Which hospices serve Meadowdale?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Meadowdale ZIP codes, including Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Snohomish County, Bristol Hospice - Snohomish County, Continuum Care Of Snohomish, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Meadowdale?

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 19% of the $10,350 monthly median income of Meadowdale 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 Meadowdale. 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 Meadowdale, WA