Hospice Support in Grants Pass, OR: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Grants Pass, OR: the local picture

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Grants Pass ZIP codes

1,348

residents 85 or older (3.4% of all residents)

33%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (26% in Josephine County)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Josephine County)

Medicare lists 6 hospices whose service area includes Grants Pass ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Riverside Hospice in Grants Pass (2.3 mi) and Bristol Hospice- Rogue Valley, LLC in Grants Pass (2.6 mi).

2,721 Grants Pass residents 65 or older live alone (33% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Grants Pass compared with Josephine County and Oregon

Census figure	Grants Pass	Josephine County	Oregon
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	26%	27%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	36%	34%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.6%	9.2%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	22%	27%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	12%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,178	$49,702	—

Older residents in towns around Grants Pass

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Redwood, OR	3.2 mi	696	26%
Jacksonville, OR	20 mi	1,051	36%
Central Point, OR	22 mi	3,819	29%
Medford, OR	25 mi	16,868	30%
White City, OR	25 mi	1,225	24%
Eagle Point, OR	27 mi	2,156	33%

Hospices serving Grants Pass

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Riverside Hospice	Grants Pass, OR	2.3 mi	(541) 476-1583
Bristol Hospice- Rogue Valley, LLC	Grants Pass, OR	2.6 mi	(458) 212-3422
Signature Healthcare At Home	Central Point, OR	21 mi	(541) 664-7400
Providence Medford Hospice	Medford, OR	24 mi	(541) 732-6504
Asante Hospice	Talent, OR	31 mi	(541) 789-5005
Klamath Hospice, Inc.	Klamath Falls, OR	84 mi	(541) 882-2902

Straight-line miles from the center of Grants Pass. 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 Grants Pass

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,932 monthly median income of Grants Pass households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 Grants Pass: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Grants Pass?

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,932 monthly median income of Grants Pass households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 Grants Pass, OR