Respite Care in Ocean Shores, WA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Ocean Shores, WA: the local picture

3,395

residents 65 or older (46% of Ocean Shores)

78%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Grays Harbor County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ocean Shores ZIP codes

Most older adults in Ocean Shores live with someone: 78% 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 1,203 Ocean Shores residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (40% in Grays Harbor County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Ocean Shores ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Ocean Shores compared with Grays Harbor County and Washington

Census figure	Ocean Shores	Grays Harbor County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	40%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	30%	26%
Residents 65 or older	46%	23%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.0%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.8%	10%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	5.4%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,981	$49,629	—

Older residents in towns around Ocean Shores

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hoquiam, WA	11 mi	1,978	52%
Aberdeen, WA	16 mi	3,211	43%
Central Park, WA	21 mi	529	33%
Montesano, WA	27 mi	963	36%
Raymond, WA	27 mi	829	59%
Elma, WA	35 mi	568	42%

Hospices serving Ocean Shores

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Harbors Home Health And Hospice	Hoquiam, WA	13 mi	(360) 532-5454
Assured Home Health, Hospice & Home Care	Centralia, WA	58 mi	(360) 330-2640
Puget Sound Hospice	Tumwater, WA	60 mi	(253) 581-9410
Providence At Home With Compassus, Puget Sound South	Lacey, WA	64 mi	(206) 459-8311

Nursing homes near Ocean Shores (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pacific Care And Rehabilitation	Hoquiam, WA	14 mi	5 of 5	72	(360) 532-7882
Grays Harbor Health & Rehabilitation Center	Aberdeen, WA	14 mi	4 of 5	105	(360) 532-5122

Straight-line miles from the center of Ocean Shores. 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 Ocean Shores

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 43% of the $4,665 monthly median income of Ocean Shores 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 Ocean Shores: common questions

Which hospices serve Ocean Shores?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Ocean Shores ZIP codes, including Harbors Home Health And Hospice, Assured Home Health, Hospice & Home Care, Puget Sound Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Ocean Shores?

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 43% of the $4,665 monthly median income of Ocean Shores 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 Ocean Shores. 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 Ocean Shores, WA