Respite Care in Sequim, WA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Sequim, WA: the local picture

3,722

residents 65 or older (46% of Sequim)

69%

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Clallam County)

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Sequim ZIP codes

Most older adults in Sequim live with someone: 69% 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 961 Sequim residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (33% in Clallam County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 2 hospices serving Sequim ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Sequim compared with Clallam County and Washington

Census figure	Sequim	Clallam County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	24%	26%
Residents 65 or older	46%	32%	17%
Residents 85 or older	6.6%	3.0%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.3%	6.7%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	9.7%	5.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,154	$63,123	—

Older residents in towns around Sequim

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Port Angeles East, WA	13 mi	878	39%
Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA	14 mi	867	40%
Port Townsend, WA	14 mi	4,551	30%
Port Angeles, WA	17 mi	4,537	34%
Port Ludlow, WA	21 mi	1,454	23%
Oak Harbor, WA	26 mi	3,118	39%

Hospices serving Sequim

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Jefferson Healthcare Home Health	Pt Townsend, WA	14 mi	(360) 385-0610
Assured Home Health, Hospice & Home Care	Centralia, WA	93 mi	(360) 330-2640

Nursing homes near Sequim (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avamere Olympic Rehabilitation Of Sequim	Sequim, WA	1.0 mi	2 of 5	90	(360) 582-3900
Sequim Bay Post Acute	Sequim, WA	1.5 mi	4 of 5	100	(360) 582-2400
Life Care Center Of Port Townsend	Port Townsend, WA	15 mi	5 of 5	94	(360) 385-3555
Olympic View Post Acute	Port Angeles, WA	16 mi	1 of 5	101	(360) 452-9206

Straight-line miles from the center of Sequim. 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 Sequim

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 41% of the $4,846 monthly median income of Sequim 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 Sequim: common questions

Which hospices serve Sequim?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Sequim ZIP codes, including Jefferson Healthcare Home Health, Assured Home Health, Hospice & Home Care.

How much does respite care cost in Sequim?

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 41% of the $4,846 monthly median income of Sequim 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 Sequim. 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 Sequim

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Other care in Sequim

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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 Sequim, WA