Respite Care in Selah, WA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Selah, WA: the local picture

1,237

residents 65 or older (15% of Selah)

74%

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

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Yakima County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Selah ZIP codes

Most older adults in Selah live with someone: 74% 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 526 Selah residents aged 65 or older report a disability (45%) (39% in Yakima County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Selah compared with Yakima County and Washington

Census figure	Selah	Yakima County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	26%	26%
Residents 65 or older	15%	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.1%	13%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	6.0%	5.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,333	$55,102	—

Older residents in towns around Selah

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Gleed, WA	3.2 mi	553	23%
Yakima, WA	3.8 mi	16,069	39%
Terrace Heights, WA	5.8 mi	1,892	34%
Union Gap, WA	6.7 mi	860	42%
Ahtanum, WA	7.1 mi	402	47%
Moxee, WA	8.8 mi	215	16%

Hospices serving Selah

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Astria Hospice	Yakima, WA	3.6 mi	(509) 575-5093
Memorial Home Care Services/Hospice Services	Yakima, WA	3.6 mi	(509) 574-3600
Heartlinks	Grandview, WA	40 mi	(509) 837-1676
Assured Hospice	Moses Lake, WA	68 mi	(509) 766-2580

Nursing homes near Selah (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Yakima Valley School	Selah, WA	0.9 mi	3 of 5	112	(509) 698-1300
Good Samaritan Health Care Ctr	Yakima, WA	2.5 mi	5 of 5	105	(509) 248-5320
Landmark Care And Rehabilitation	Yakima, WA	2.7 mi	1 of 5	93	(509) 248-4102
Crescent Health Care	Yakima, WA	3.0 mi	2 of 5	85	(509) 248-4446

Straight-line miles from the center of Selah. 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 Selah

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 33% of the $6,111 monthly median income of Selah 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 Selah: common questions

Which hospices serve Selah?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Selah ZIP codes, including Astria Hospice, Memorial Home Care Services/Hospice Services, Heartlinks.

How much does respite care cost in Selah?

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 33% of the $6,111 monthly median income of Selah 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 Selah. 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 Selah

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Other care in Selah

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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 Selah, WA