Respite Care in Port Ludlow, WA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Port Ludlow, WA: the local picture

1,454

residents 65 or older (50% of Port Ludlow)

73%

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

23%

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

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Port Ludlow ZIP codes

Most older adults in Port Ludlow live with someone: 73% 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 331 Port Ludlow residents aged 65 or older report a disability (23%) (30% in Jefferson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Port Ludlow compared with Jefferson County and Washington

Census figure	Port Ludlow	Jefferson County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	27%	26%
Residents 65 or older	50%	41%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	3.6%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.4%	8.1%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	4.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,333	$65,503	—

Older residents in towns around Port Ludlow

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hansville, WA	5.8 mi	1,670	24%
Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA	9.3 mi	867	40%
Poulsbo, WA	12 mi	2,623	26%
Bangor Base, WA	13 mi	9	100%
Indianola, WA	14 mi	742	25%
Suquamish, WA	14 mi	944	24%

Hospices serving Port Ludlow

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Jefferson Healthcare Home Health	Pt Townsend, WA	14 mi	(360) 385-0610
Assured Home Health, Hospice & Home Care	Centralia, WA	83 mi	(360) 330-2640

Nursing homes near Port Ludlow (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Martha And Mary Health Service	Poulsbo, WA	13 mi	4 of 5	135	(360) 779-7500
Life Care Center Of Port Townsend	Port Townsend, WA	14 mi	5 of 5	94	(360) 385-3555
Northwoods Lodge	Silverdale, WA	17 mi	5 of 5	57	(360) 698-3930
Richmond Beach Rehab	Shoreline, WA	18 mi	4 of 5	131	(206) 546-2666

Straight-line miles from the center of Port Ludlow. 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 Ludlow

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 36% of the $5,528 monthly median income of Port Ludlow 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 Ludlow: common questions

Which hospices serve Port Ludlow?

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

How much does respite care cost in Port Ludlow?

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 36% of the $5,528 monthly median income of Port Ludlow 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 Ludlow. 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 Ludlow, WA