Respite Care in Nome, AK
A few hours, a day or a weekend of cover so the family member doing the caring can rest, work, see a doctor or travel. Post what you need in Nome for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Respite Care in Nome, AK: the local picture
Most older adults in Nome live with someone: 59% 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 119 Nome residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (48% in Nome Census Area). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Nome compared with Nome Census Area and Alaska
| Census figure | Nome | Nome Census Area | Alaska |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 42% | 48% | 35% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 41% | 23% | 27% |
| Residents 65 or older | 8.4% | 8.9% | 14% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 6.7% | 17% | 8.3% |
| Households with no vehicle | 24% | 56% | 9.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $84,750 | $58,594 | — |
Nursing homes near Nome (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quyanna Care Center | Nome, AK | 0.8 mi | 5 of 5 | 18 | (907) 443-3311 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Nome. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Nome
At the Alaska median aide wage of $19.11 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,656 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $7,063 monthly median income of Nome households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Alaska: consumer-directed personal care.
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.
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Respite Care in Nome: common questions
How much does respite care cost in Nome?
At the Alaska median aide wage of $19.11 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,656 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $7,063 monthly median income of Nome households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 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). Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide How to get paid to care for a family member in Alaska: consumer-directed personal care covers Alaska.
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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.
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