Respite Care in Scottsbluff, NE for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Scottsbluff, NE: the local picture

3,013

residents 65 or older (21% of Scottsbluff)

57%

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

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Scotts Bluff County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Scottsbluff ZIP codes

Most older adults in Scottsbluff live with someone: 57% 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 1,260 Scottsbluff residents aged 65 or older report a disability (45%) (37% in Scotts Bluff County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Scottsbluff ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Scottsbluff compared with Scotts Bluff County and Nebraska

Census figure	Scottsbluff	Scotts Bluff County	Nebraska
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	35%	31%
Residents 65 or older	21%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	3.3%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	10%	9.2%
Households with no vehicle	7.6%	7.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,953	$50,013	—

Older residents in towns around Scottsbluff

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Gering, NE	2.8 mi	1,685	29%
Torrington, WY	30 mi	1,395	48%
Alliance, NE	43 mi	1,675	33%
Sidney, NE	62 mi	1,346	34%
Wheatland, WY	68 mi	675	39%

Hospices serving Scottsbluff

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Brookestone Home Health & Hospice	Gering, NE	3.2 mi	(308) 424-0900
Hospice Of The Plains, Inc.	Sidney, NE	61 mi	(970) 526-7901
Hospice: Chadron Hospital	Chadron, NE	74 mi	(308) 432-5521
Aseracare Hospice	Kearney, NE	251 mi	(308) 698-0580

Nursing homes near Scottsbluff (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Northfield Retirement Communities Care Center	Scottsbluff, NE	0.6 mi	1 of 5	66	(308) 632-4342
Monument Healthcare And Nursing Center	Scottsbluff, NE	1.0 mi	1 of 5	160	(308) 635-2019
Heritage Estates	Gering, NE	3.5 mi	4 of 5	102	(308) 436-5007
Mitchell Care Center	Mitchell, NE	8.7 mi	3 of 5	50	(308) 623-1212

Straight-line miles from the center of Scottsbluff. 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 Scottsbluff

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $3,079 monthly median income of Scottsbluff households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Scottsbluff: common questions

Which hospices serve Scottsbluff?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Scottsbluff ZIP codes, including Brookestone Home Health & Hospice, Hospice Of The Plains, Inc., Hospice: Chadron Hospital.

How much does respite care cost in Scottsbluff?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $3,079 monthly median income of Scottsbluff households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Scottsbluff. 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 Nebraska.

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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 Scottsbluff, NE