Respite Care in Torrington, WY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Torrington, WY: the local picture

1,395

residents 65 or older (23% of Torrington)

46%

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

48%

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

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Torrington ZIP codes

Most older adults in Torrington live with someone: 46% 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 624 Torrington residents aged 65 or older report a disability (48%) (39% in Goshen County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Torrington compared with Goshen County and Wyoming

Census figure	Torrington	Goshen County	Wyoming
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	39%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	54%	36%	31%
Residents 65 or older	23%	24%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.8%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	10%	8.2%
Households with no vehicle	9.8%	5.8%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,125	$44,009	—

Older residents in towns around Torrington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Scottsbluff, NE	30 mi	3,013	45%
Gering, NE	31 mi	1,685	29%
Wheatland, WY	40 mi	675	39%
Ranchettes, WY	66 mi	1,653	32%
Alliance, NE	67 mi	1,675	33%

Hospices serving Torrington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Brookestone Home Health & Hospice	Gering, NE	31 mi	(308) 424-0900
Stillwater Hospice Of Northern Wyoming LLC	Powell, WY	297 mi	(307) 548-1750

Nursing homes near Torrington (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Goshen Healthcare Community	Torrington, WY	1.6 mi	3 of 5	103	(307) 532-4038
Mitchell Care Center	Mitchell, NE	21 mi	3 of 5	50	(308) 623-1212

Straight-line miles from the center of Torrington. 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 Torrington

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 53% of the $2,594 monthly median income of Torrington 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 Torrington: common questions

Which hospices serve Torrington?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Torrington ZIP codes, including Brookestone Home Health & Hospice, Stillwater Hospice Of Northern Wyoming LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Torrington?

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 53% of the $2,594 monthly median income of Torrington 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 Torrington. 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 Torrington, WY