Respite Care in Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA: the local picture

867

residents 65 or older (22% of Port Hadlock-Irondale)

77%

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Jefferson County)

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Port Hadlock-Irondale ZIP codes

Most older adults in Port Hadlock-Irondale live with someone: 77% 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 345 Port Hadlock-Irondale residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (30% in Jefferson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 2 hospices serving Port Hadlock-Irondale ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Port Hadlock-Irondale compared with Jefferson County and Washington

Census figure	Port Hadlock-Irondale	Jefferson County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	27%	26%
Residents 65 or older	22%	41%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	3.6%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.5%	8.1%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	7.8%	4.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,723	$65,503	—

Older residents in towns around Port Hadlock-Irondale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Port Townsend, WA	6.2 mi	4,551	30%
Port Ludlow, WA	9.3 mi	1,454	23%
Hansville, WA	13 mi	1,670	24%
Sequim, WA	14 mi	3,722	28%
Camano, WA	17 mi	5,906	24%
Oak Harbor, WA	20 mi	3,118	39%

Hospices serving Port Hadlock-Irondale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Jefferson Healthcare Home Health	Pt Townsend, WA	4.9 mi	(360) 385-0610
Assured Home Health, Hospice & Home Care	Centralia, WA	91 mi	(360) 330-2640

Nursing homes near Port Hadlock-Irondale (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Port Townsend	Port Townsend, WA	5.6 mi	5 of 5	94	(360) 385-3555
Regency Coupeville Rehab And Nursing Center	Coupeville, WA	14 mi	2 of 5	112	(360) 678-2273
Avamere Olympic Rehabilitation Of Sequim	Sequim, WA	15 mi	2 of 5	90	(360) 582-3900
Sequim Bay Post Acute	Sequim, WA	16 mi	4 of 5	100	(360) 582-2400

Straight-line miles from the center of Port Hadlock-Irondale. 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 Port Hadlock-Irondale

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 39% of the $5,144 monthly median income of Port Hadlock-Irondale 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 Port Hadlock-Irondale: common questions

Which hospices serve Port Hadlock-Irondale?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Port Hadlock-Irondale ZIP codes, including Jefferson Healthcare Home Health, Assured Home Health, Hospice & Home Care.

How much does respite care cost in Port Hadlock-Irondale?

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 39% of the $5,144 monthly median income of Port Hadlock-Irondale 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 Port Hadlock-Irondale. 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 Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA