Respite Care in District of Columbia
We're still building out our respite care directory for District of Columbia. Pick a city below for local pricing and provider listings.
What respite can cost in District of Columbia
Respite is short-term relief for a family caregiver. No survey prices it on its own, so the estimates below are worked out from District of Columbia prices for in-home care, adult day and assisted living.
- In-home respite: about $37/hour from the local in-home care median at 44 hours a week. Roughly $294 for an 8-hour day, or $1,468 for a 40-hour week.
Each figure divides a local monthly median into hours or days. More on our methodology page.
District of Columbia licensing & regulation
Medicaid & local resources in District of Columbia
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
District of Columbia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program helps residents of nursing homes, assisted living, and similar settings in District of Columbia resolve concerns about care and rights.
Medicaid programs for care at home
- Elderly and Persons with Physical Disabilities Waiver. DC 1915(c) EPD waiver for adults 65+ and adults 18–64 with physical disabilities (CMS factsheet).
National helplines
- Eldercare Locator · 800-677-1116
Free nationwide connection to local aging services.
- 211
Local health and human services referrals.
- NCOA BenefitsCheckUp
Screen for benefits you may qualify for.
- DIAL
ACL Disability Information and Access Line.
- VA health benefits
Veterans health care and long-term care programs.
Cities in District of Columbia
Providers disclosing respite care in District of Columbia
No providers in District of Columbia currently carry an official respite care service flag.
Respite Care is offered by some licensed providers rather than by a separate kind of facility.
Frequently asked questions
Which cities in District of Columbia have respite care listings?
District of Columbia has respite care listings in 1 city and towns. Find yours in the city list on this page, or search for it by name.
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