Respite Care in Reno, NV: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Reno, NV: the local picture

45,927

residents 65 or older (17% of Reno)

66%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Washoe County)

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Reno ZIP codes

Most older adults in Reno 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 13,889 Reno residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (31% in Washoe County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Reno ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Reno compared with Washoe County and Nevada

Census figure	Reno	Washoe County	Nevada
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	31%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	28%	25%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.7%	1.5%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	10%	11%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	6.4%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,538	$69,434	—

Older residents in towns around Reno

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sun Valley, NV	5.7 mi	2,836	42%
Sparks, NV	7.4 mi	17,309	34%
Lemmon Valley, NV	9.6 mi	1,179	26%
Cold Springs, NV	12 mi	1,416	36%
Spanish Springs, NV	12 mi	3,500	34%
Washoe Valley, NV	18 mi	1,158	43%

Hospices serving Reno

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
A+ Hospice Care	Reno, NV	1.2 mi	(775) 329-0900
Eden Hospice	Reno, NV	1.2 mi	(775) 687-1530
Oasis Hospice	Reno, NV	3.8 mi	(775) 686-6227
St Mary's Hospice Of Northern Nevada	Reno, NV	3.8 mi	(337) 233-1307
Hospice Services Of Reno	Sparks, NV	5.0 mi	(775) 852-0888

Nursing homes near Reno (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Caremeridian LLC, Dba Neurorestorative	Reno, NV	2.3 mi	1 of 5	36	(702) 499-9523
Advanced Health Care Of Reno	Reno, NV	3.0 mi	5 of 5	42	(775) 470-7200
Rosewood Rehabilitation Center	Reno, NV	3.7 mi	1 of 5	99	(775) 359-3161
Alpine Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Reno, NV	4.4 mi	2 of 5	189	(775) 829-7220

Straight-line miles from the center of Reno. 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 Reno

At the Nevada median aide wage of $16.19 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,403 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,045 monthly median income of Reno households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 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 Reno: common questions

Which hospices serve Reno?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Reno ZIP codes, including A+ Hospice Care, Eden Hospice, Oasis Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Reno?

At the Nevada median aide wage of $16.19 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,403 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,045 monthly median income of Reno households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 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 Reno. 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 Nevada.

More near Reno

More senior care near Reno

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Other care in Reno

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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 Reno, NV