Respite Care in Redmond, WA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Redmond, WA: the local picture

8,025

residents 65 or older (10% of Redmond)

73%

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

27%

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

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Redmond ZIP codes

Most older adults in Redmond 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 2,120 Redmond residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (30% in King County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Redmond ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Redmond compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Redmond	King County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	28%	26%
Residents 65 or older	10%	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	9.3%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	7.6%	11%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,117	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Redmond

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA	4.3 mi	4,746	21%
Kirkland, WA	4.3 mi	13,184	26%
Cottage Lake, WA	5.1 mi	4,080	15%
Woodinville, WA	5.7 mi	2,070	30%
Clyde Hill, WA	5.8 mi	715	21%
Bellevue, WA	5.9 mi	22,404	28%

Hospices serving Redmond

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Evergreen Health Hospice Care	Kirkland, WA	4.7 mi	(425) 899-1040
Gentiva	Tukwila, WA	8.5 mi	(206) 525-1090
Kaiser Permanente Washington Hospice	Seattle, WA	9.1 mi	(206) 326-4545
Continuum Care Of Snohomish, LLC	Lynnwood, WA	12 mi	(510) 499-9977
Kline Galland Hospice Services	Seattle, WA	13 mi	(206) 805-1930

Nursing homes near Redmond (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Redmond Care And Rehabilitation Center	Redmond, WA	1.2 mi	5 of 5	139	(425) 885-0808
Corwin Center At Emerald Heights	Redmond, WA	1.3 mi	4 of 5	61	(425) 556-8150
Bellevue Post Acute	Bellevue, WA	3.3 mi	3 of 5	69	(425) 641-1166
Life Care Center Of Kirkland	Kirkland, WA	4.9 mi	2 of 5	190	(425) 823-2323

Straight-line miles from the center of Redmond. 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 Redmond

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 34% of the $5,926 monthly median income of Redmond 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 Redmond: common questions

Which hospices serve Redmond?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Redmond ZIP codes, including Evergreen Health Hospice Care, Gentiva, Kaiser Permanente Washington Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Redmond?

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 34% of the $5,926 monthly median income of Redmond 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 Redmond. 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.

More near Redmond

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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 Redmond, WA