Hospice Support in Camas, WA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Camas, WA: the local picture

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Camas ZIP codes

187

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

18%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (24% in Clark County)

27%

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

Medicare lists 7 hospices whose service area includes Camas ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Providence Hospice in Portland (9.3 mi) and Peacehealth Southwest Hospice in Vancouver (9.8 mi).

630 Camas residents 65 or older live alone (18% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Camas compared with Clark County and Washington

Census figure	Camas	Clark County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	24%	26%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.5%	7.5%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.7%	7.8%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$89,167	$70,788	—

Older residents in towns around Camas

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Fairview, OR	3.8 mi	1,702	41%
Washougal, WA	4.3 mi	2,932	23%
Wood Village, OR	4.6 mi	639	16%
Troutdale, OR	4.7 mi	2,435	21%
Gresham, OR	6.9 mi	17,001	27%
Orchards, WA	7.7 mi	3,388	23%

Hospices serving Camas

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Providence Hospice	Portland, OR	9.3 mi	(503) 215-2273
Peacehealth Southwest Hospice	Vancouver, WA	9.8 mi	(360) 696-5100
Kaiser Permanente Continuing Care Services Hospice	Portland, OR	11 mi	(503) 499-5200
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Oregon	Portland, OR	15 mi	(503) 265-6600
Eden Hospice	Oregon City, OR	20 mi	(971) 256-6642
Tenderly Hospice	Tigard, OR	20 mi	(971) 373-9429

Straight-line miles from the center of Camas. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Camas

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 27% of the $7,431 monthly median income of Camas 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 caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Hospice Support in Camas: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Camas?

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 27% of the $7,431 monthly median income of Camas 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).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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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.

In-Home Hospice Support in Camas, WA