Respite Care in Powell, WY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Powell, WY: the local picture

1,383

residents 65 or older (21% of Powell)

58%

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

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Park County)

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Powell ZIP codes

Most older adults in Powell live with someone: 58% 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 284 Powell residents aged 65 or older report a disability (22%) (28% in Park County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Powell compared with Park County and Wyoming

Census figure	Powell	Park County	Wyoming
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	28%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	31%	31%
Residents 65 or older	21%	25%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.6%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	5.6%	8.2%
Households with no vehicle	6.2%	2.7%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,385	$52,708	—

Older residents in towns around Powell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cody, WY	22 mi	2,088	35%
Red Lodge, MT	38 mi	845	18%
Laurel, MT	63 mi	1,046	49%
Worland, WY	65 mi	1,158	44%

Hospices serving Powell

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Stillwater Hospice Of Northern Wyoming LLC	Powell, WY	1.0 mi	(307) 548-1750
Cody Regional Health Spirit Mountain Hospice	Cody, WY	23 mi	(307) 578-2413

Nursing homes near Powell (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Powell Valley Care Center	Powell, WY	0.7 mi	2 of 5	100	(307) 754-1107
New Horizons Care Center	Lovell, WY	19 mi	3 of 5	85	(307) 548-5200
Cody Regional Health Long Term Care Center	Cody, WY	22 mi	4 of 5	94	(307) 578-2434

Straight-line miles from the center of Powell. 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 Powell

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,199 monthly median income of Powell households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Powell: common questions

Which hospices serve Powell?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Powell ZIP codes, including Stillwater Hospice Of Northern Wyoming LLC, Cody Regional Health Spirit Mountain Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Powell?

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,199 monthly median income of Powell households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Powell. 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 Wyoming.

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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 Powell, WY