Respite Care in Sultan, WA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Sultan, WA: the local picture

749

residents 65 or older (12% of Sultan)

72%

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

60%

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

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Sultan ZIP codes

Most older adults in Sultan live with someone: 72% 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 446 Sultan residents aged 65 or older report a disability (60%) (33% in Snohomish County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Sultan ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Sultan compared with Snohomish County and Washington

Census figure	Sultan	Snohomish County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	60%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	26%	26%
Residents 65 or older	12%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	9.1%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	4.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,389	$69,352	—

Older residents in towns around Sultan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Woods Creek, WA	4.6 mi	881	21%
Monroe, WA	8.4 mi	2,069	34%
Chain Lake, WA	8.7 mi	876	26%
Three Lakes, WA	10.0 mi	628	22%
High Bridge, WA	11 mi	581	24%
Duvall, WA	12 mi	674	10%

Hospices serving Sultan

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Providence At Home With Compassus, Snohomish County	Everett, WA	20 mi	(425) 261-4800
Bristol Hospice - Snohomish County	Lynnwood, WA	21 mi	(425) 521-6939
Evergreen Health Hospice Care	Kirkland, WA	21 mi	(425) 899-1040
Continuum Care Of Snohomish, LLC	Lynnwood, WA	23 mi	(510) 499-9977
Gentiva	Tukwila, WA	26 mi	(206) 525-1090

Nursing homes near Sultan (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Regency Care Center At Monroe	Monroe, WA	8.7 mi	4 of 5	92	(360) 794-4011
Snohomish Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia	Snohomish, WA	14 mi	2 of 5	91	(360) 568-3161
Bethany At Silver Lake	Everett, WA	18 mi	5 of 5	151	(425) 338-3000
Corwin Center At Emerald Heights	Redmond, WA	19 mi	4 of 5	61	(425) 556-8150

Straight-line miles from the center of Sultan. 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 Sultan

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 53% of the $3,782 monthly median income of Sultan 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 Sultan: common questions

Which hospices serve Sultan?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Sultan ZIP codes, including Providence At Home With Compassus, Snohomish County, Bristol Hospice - Snohomish County, Evergreen Health Hospice Care.

How much does respite care cost in Sultan?

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 53% of the $3,782 monthly median income of Sultan 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 Sultan. 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 Sultan

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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 Sultan, WA