Respite Care in Ranchettes, WY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Ranchettes, WY: the local picture

1,653

residents 65 or older (28% of Ranchettes)

81%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Laramie County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ranchettes ZIP codes

Most older adults in Ranchettes live with someone: 81% 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 533 Ranchettes residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (38% in Laramie County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Ranchettes ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Ranchettes compared with Laramie County and Wyoming

Census figure	Ranchettes	Laramie County	Wyoming
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	38%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	31%	31%
Residents 65 or older	28%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.0%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.7%	7.0%	8.2%
Households with no vehicle	1.1%	5.0%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,052	$61,517	—

Older residents in towns around Ranchettes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cheyenne, WY	6.3 mi	11,886	39%
Warren AFB, WY	6.8 mi	0	—
Fox Farm-College, WY	7.5 mi	381	55%
South Greeley, WY	8.9 mi	530	53%
Wellington, CO	38 mi	964	33%
Laramie, WY	44 mi	3,543	30%

Hospices serving Ranchettes

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Cheyenne Regional Davis Hospice Center	Cheyenne, WY	2.9 mi	(307) 633-7016
Eden Hospice	Cheyenne, WY	2.9 mi	(307) 400-5200
Enhabit Hospice	Cheyenne, WY	5.3 mi	(307) 634-5970
Nobel Care Hospice Inc	Cheyenne, WY	5.3 mi	(307) 202-5295
Hospice Of Laramie	Laramie, WY	56 mi	(307) 745-9254

Nursing homes near Ranchettes (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Cheyenne	Cheyenne, WY	4.2 mi	5 of 5	160	(307) 778-8997
Granite Rehabilitation And Wellness	Cheyenne, WY	5.5 mi	2 of 5	146	(307) 634-7901
Polaris Rehabilitation And Care Center	Cheyenne, WY	5.7 mi	1 of 5	105	(307) 634-7986

Straight-line miles from the center of Ranchettes. 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 Ranchettes

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 22% of the $6,171 monthly median income of Ranchettes 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 Ranchettes: common questions

Which hospices serve Ranchettes?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Ranchettes ZIP codes, including Cheyenne Regional Davis Hospice Center, Eden Hospice, Enhabit Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Ranchettes?

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 22% of the $6,171 monthly median income of Ranchettes 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 Ranchettes. 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 Ranchettes, WY