Respite Care in Poulsbo, WA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Poulsbo, WA: the local picture

2,623

residents 65 or older (22% of Poulsbo)

66%

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

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Kitsap County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Poulsbo ZIP codes

Most older adults in Poulsbo live with someone: 66% 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 631 Poulsbo residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (32% in Kitsap County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Poulsbo ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Poulsbo compared with Kitsap County and Washington

Census figure	Poulsbo	Kitsap County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	22%	26%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.9%	6.1%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	4.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,757	$81,452	—

Older residents in towns around Poulsbo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Suquamish, WA	2.7 mi	944	24%
Bangor Base, WA	3.6 mi	9	100%
Silverdale, WA	5.4 mi	4,330	36%
Indianola, WA	6.1 mi	742	25%
Chico, WA	8.9 mi	725	26%
Tracyton, WA	9.1 mi	1,083	42%

Hospices serving Poulsbo

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Shalom Hospice Of Puget Sound LLC	Poulsbo, WA	0.7 mi	(360) 994-1200
Continuum Care Of Snohomish, LLC	Lynnwood, WA	17 mi	(510) 499-9977
Kaiser Permanente Washington Hospice	Seattle, WA	18 mi	(206) 326-4545
Jefferson Healthcare Home Health	Pt Townsend, WA	26 mi	(360) 385-0610
Multicare Hospice	Tacoma, WA	35 mi	(253) 301-6400

Nursing homes near Poulsbo (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Martha And Mary Health Service	Poulsbo, WA	0.5 mi	4 of 5	135	(360) 779-7500
Northwoods Lodge	Silverdale, WA	5.0 mi	5 of 5	57	(360) 698-3930
Bainbridge Island Health & Rehab Center	Bainbridge Island, WA	9.5 mi	5 of 5	58	(206) 842-4765
Bremerton Trails Post Acute	Bremerton, WA	11 mi	1 of 5	125	(360) 377-3951

Straight-line miles from the center of Poulsbo. 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 Poulsbo

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 40% of the $4,980 monthly median income of Poulsbo 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 Poulsbo: common questions

Which hospices serve Poulsbo?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Poulsbo ZIP codes, including Shalom Hospice Of Puget Sound LLC, Continuum Care Of Snohomish, LLC, Kaiser Permanente Washington Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Poulsbo?

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 40% of the $4,980 monthly median income of Poulsbo 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 Poulsbo. 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 Poulsbo, WA