Respite Care in Moses Lake North, WA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Moses Lake North, WA: the local picture

542

residents 65 or older (12% of Moses Lake North)

81%

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

50%

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

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Moses Lake North ZIP codes

Most older adults in Moses Lake North live with someone: 81% 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 273 Moses Lake North residents aged 65 or older report a disability (50%) (39% in Grant County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 2 hospices serving Moses Lake North ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Moses Lake North compared with Grant County and Washington

Census figure	Moses Lake North	Grant County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	28%	26%
Residents 65 or older	12%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	1.3%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.2%	10%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	5.1%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,679	$46,220	—

Older residents in towns around Moses Lake North

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cascade Valley, WA	3.8 mi	750	43%
Moses Lake, WA	5.0 mi	3,475	53%
Ephrata, WA	13 mi	1,151	39%
Warden, WA	20 mi	389	41%
Quincy, WA	25 mi	1,072	25%
Othello, WA	27 mi	734	37%

Hospices serving Moses Lake North

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Assured Hospice	Moses Lake, WA	4.2 mi	(509) 766-2580
Encompass Health Hospice	Omak, WA	85 mi	(509) 422-8621

Nursing homes near Moses Lake North (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lake Ridge Center	Moses Lake, WA	5.3 mi	2 of 5	74	(509) 765-7835
Columbia Crest Center	Moses Lake, WA	6.1 mi	2 of 5	111	(509) 765-6788
Columbia Basin Hospital	Ephrata, WA	13 mi	3 of 5	12	(509) 754-4631
Mckay Healthcare & Rehab Ctr	Soap Lake, WA	16 mi	4 of 5	42	(509) 246-1111

Straight-line miles from the center of Moses Lake North. 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 Moses Lake North

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 56% of the $3,557 monthly median income of Moses Lake North 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 Moses Lake North: common questions

Which hospices serve Moses Lake North?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Moses Lake North ZIP codes, including Assured Hospice, Encompass Health Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Moses Lake North?

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 56% of the $3,557 monthly median income of Moses Lake North 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 Moses Lake North. 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 Moses Lake North, WA