Respite Care in Thermopolis, WY for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Thermopolis, WY: the local picture

654

residents 65 or older (24% of Thermopolis)

64%

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

27%

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

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Thermopolis ZIP codes

Most older adults in Thermopolis live with someone: 64% 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 160 Thermopolis residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (33% in Hot Springs County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Thermopolis compared with Hot Springs County and Wyoming

Census figure	Thermopolis	Hot Springs County	Wyoming
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	33%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	29%	31%
Residents 65 or older	24%	26%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.2%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.7%	4.5%	8.2%
Households with no vehicle	1.6%	3.3%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,083	$46,250	—

Older residents in towns around Thermopolis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Worland, WY	29 mi	1,158	44%
Riverton, WY	44 mi	1,672	38%
Lander, WY	62 mi	1,204	31%

Hospices serving Thermopolis

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Help For Health Hospice	Riverton, WY	42 mi	(307) 856-1206
Enhabit Hospice	Lander, WY	54 mi	(307) 332-2922
Cody Regional Health Spirit Mountain Hospice	Cody, WY	74 mi	(307) 578-2413
Stillwater Hospice Of Northern Wyoming LLC	Powell, WY	82 mi	(307) 548-1750

Nursing homes near Thermopolis (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Thermopolis Rehabilitation And Wellness	Thermopolis, WY	0.8 mi	3 of 5	60	(307) 864-5591

Straight-line miles from the center of Thermopolis. 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 Thermopolis

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,507 monthly median income of Thermopolis households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Thermopolis: common questions

Which hospices serve Thermopolis?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Thermopolis ZIP codes, including Help For Health Hospice, Enhabit Hospice, Cody Regional Health Spirit Mountain Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Thermopolis?

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,507 monthly median income of Thermopolis households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Thermopolis. 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 Wyoming.

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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 Thermopolis, WY