Respite Care in Terrace Heights, WA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Terrace Heights, WA: the local picture

1,892

residents 65 or older (19% of Terrace Heights)

84%

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

34%

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

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Terrace Heights ZIP codes

Most older adults in Terrace Heights live with someone: 84% 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 636 Terrace Heights residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (39% in Yakima County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Terrace Heights ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Terrace Heights compared with Yakima County and Washington

Census figure	Terrace Heights	Yakima County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	26%	26%
Residents 65 or older	19%	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.5%	13%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	4.5%	5.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,732	$55,102	—

Older residents in towns around Terrace Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Moxee, WA	3.1 mi	215	16%
Union Gap, WA	4.1 mi	860	42%
Yakima, WA	5.4 mi	16,069	39%
Selah, WA	5.8 mi	1,237	45%
Gleed, WA	8.9 mi	553	23%
Ahtanum, WA	9.0 mi	402	47%

Hospices serving Terrace Heights

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Astria Hospice	Yakima, WA	4.5 mi	(509) 575-5093
Memorial Home Care Services/Hospice Services	Yakima, WA	4.5 mi	(509) 574-3600
Heartlinks	Grandview, WA	34 mi	(509) 837-1676

Nursing homes near Terrace Heights (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Parkside Care	Union Gap, WA	3.9 mi	1 of 5	88	(509) 248-1985
Garden Village	Yakima, WA	4.0 mi	2 of 5	101	(509) 453-4854
Good Samaritan Health Care Ctr	Yakima, WA	4.5 mi	5 of 5	105	(509) 248-5320
Crescent Health Care	Yakima, WA	5.9 mi	2 of 5	85	(509) 248-4446

Straight-line miles from the center of Terrace Heights. 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 Terrace Heights

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 30% of the $6,644 monthly median income of Terrace Heights 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 Terrace Heights: common questions

Which hospices serve Terrace Heights?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Terrace Heights ZIP codes, including Astria Hospice, Memorial Home Care Services/Hospice Services, Heartlinks.

How much does respite care cost in Terrace Heights?

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 30% of the $6,644 monthly median income of Terrace Heights 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 Terrace Heights. 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.

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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 Terrace Heights, WA