How Much Does Respite Care (Short-Term Relief) Cost?

Respite care provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers. It can be provided at home, in a healthcare facility, or at an adult day center. Typical stays range from a few hours to several weeks.

Cost by State

State	Monthly Cost	Annual Cost	Medicaid
Mississippi	$2,940/mo	$35,280/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Arkansas	$3,066/mo	$36,792/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Oklahoma	$3,150/mo	$37,800/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Alabama	$3,276/mo	$39,312/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Louisiana	$3,276/mo	$39,312/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
West Virginia	$3,360/mo	$40,320/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Missouri	$3,444/mo	$41,328/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
South Carolina	$3,486/mo	$41,832/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Tennessee	$3,528/mo	$42,336/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Kansas	$3,570/mo	$42,840/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Kentucky	$3,570/mo	$42,840/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Iowa	$3,612/mo	$43,344/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Georgia	$3,696/mo	$44,352/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Nebraska	$3,696/mo	$44,352/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
New Mexico	$3,696/mo	$44,352/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
South Dakota	$3,696/mo	$44,352/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Indiana	$3,780/mo	$45,360/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Ohio	$3,780/mo	$45,360/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Utah	$3,780/mo	$45,360/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Idaho	$3,864/mo	$46,368/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
North Carolina	$3,864/mo	$46,368/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Arizona	$3,990/mo	$47,880/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Texas	$3,990/mo	$47,880/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Wyoming	$3,990/mo	$47,880/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Montana	$4,032/mo	$48,384/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Michigan	$4,116/mo	$49,392/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
North Dakota	$4,116/mo	$49,392/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Wisconsin	$4,116/mo	$49,392/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Virginia	$4,200/mo	$50,400/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Florida	$4,284/mo	$51,408/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Nevada	$4,284/mo	$51,408/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Colorado	$4,410/mo	$52,920/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Pennsylvania	$4,410/mo	$52,920/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Minnesota	$4,452/mo	$53,424/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Illinois	$4,494/mo	$53,928/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Delaware	$4,536/mo	$54,432/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Maine	$4,620/mo	$55,440/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Oregon	$4,620/mo	$55,440/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Vermont	$4,704/mo	$56,448/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Maryland	$4,830/mo	$57,960/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Rhode Island	$4,830/mo	$57,960/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Washington	$4,830/mo	$57,960/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
New Hampshire	$4,956/mo	$59,472/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
New Jersey	$5,250/mo	$63,000/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Connecticut	$5,460/mo	$65,520/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
California	$5,670/mo	$68,040/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Massachusetts	$5,796/mo	$69,552/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Alaska	$5,880/mo	$70,560/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
New York	$5,880/mo	$70,560/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state
Hawaii	$6,090/mo	$73,080/yr	Medicaid accepted in this state

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does respite care (short-term relief) cost without insurance?

The national average cost of respite care (short-term relief) is $4,200/mo ($50,400/yr). Costs vary significantly by state.

Does Medicare cover respite care (short-term relief)?

Medicaid is the primary payer for respite care (short-term relief) in most states. Eligibility requirements and coverage levels vary by state.

How much has respite care (short-term relief) cost increased?

Respite Care (Short-Term Relief) costs have increased by 3% year-over-year. This trend reflects rising labor costs, inflation, and increased demand.

Does Medicare cover respite care (short-term relief)?

Medicare provides limited coverage for respite care (short-term relief). Medicare may cover short-term skilled nursing care but does not typically cover long-term custodial care.