Respite Care in Snohomish, WA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Snohomish, WA: the local picture

2,054

residents 65 or older (20% of Snohomish)

60%

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

36%

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

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Snohomish ZIP codes

Most older adults in Snohomish live with someone: 60% 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 675 Snohomish residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (33% in Snohomish County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Snohomish compared with Snohomish County and Washington

Census figure	Snohomish	Snohomish County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	26%	26%
Residents 65 or older	20%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	9.1%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	4.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,864	$69,352	—

Older residents in towns around Snohomish

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fobes Hill, WA	2.0 mi	420	24%
Bunk Foss, WA	2.3 mi	591	39%
Eastmont, WA	4.7 mi	3,830	27%
Lake Stevens, WA	5.2 mi	3,450	37%
Everett, WA	5.2 mi	16,313	38%
Chain Lake, WA	5.2 mi	876	26%

Hospices serving Snohomish

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Alpha Hospice	Everett, WA	5.4 mi	(425) 595-3059
Providence At Home With Compassus, Snohomish County	Everett, WA	6.0 mi	(425) 261-4800
Bristol Hospice - Snohomish County	Lynnwood, WA	8.8 mi	(425) 521-6939
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Snohomish County	Lynnwood, WA	11 mi	(425) 988-2500
Continuum Care Of Snohomish, LLC	Lynnwood, WA	12 mi	(510) 499-9977

Nursing homes near Snohomish (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Snohomish Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia	Snohomish, WA	0.4 mi	2 of 5	91	(360) 568-3161
Madison Post Acute	Everett, WA	5.0 mi	2 of 5	59	(425) 353-4040
Bethany At Silver Lake	Everett, WA	5.6 mi	5 of 5	151	(425) 338-3000
View Ridge Care Center	Everett, WA	6.5 mi	3 of 5	70	(425) 258-4474

Straight-line miles from the center of Snohomish. 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 Snohomish

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 43% of the $4,655 monthly median income of Snohomish 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 Snohomish: common questions

Which hospices serve Snohomish?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Snohomish ZIP codes, including Alpha Hospice, Providence At Home With Compassus, Snohomish County, Bristol Hospice - Snohomish County.

How much does respite care cost in Snohomish?

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 43% of the $4,655 monthly median income of Snohomish 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 Snohomish. 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 Snohomish

More senior care near Snohomish

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Snohomish

More for Snohomish families

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 Snohomish, WA