Hospice Support in Hockinson, WA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Hockinson, WA: the local picture

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hockinson ZIP codes

105

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

9.2%

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

40%

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

Medicare lists 7 hospices whose service area includes Hockinson ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Peacehealth Southwest Hospice in Vancouver (9.2 mi) and Providence Hospice in Portland (14 mi).

135 Hockinson residents 65 or older live alone (9.2% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Hockinson compared with Clark County and Washington

Census figure	Hockinson	Clark County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	9.2%	24%	26%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	7.5%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	24%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.0%	7.8%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$98,163	$70,788	—

Older residents in towns around Hockinson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Brush Prairie, WA	3.2 mi	631	41%
Orchards, WA	3.6 mi	3,388	23%
Venersborg, WA	3.9 mi	1,013	5.8%
Battle Ground, WA	4.3 mi	2,789	25%
Five Corners, WA	5.0 mi	3,114	22%
Barberton, WA	6.3 mi	1,670	13%

Hospices serving Hockinson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Peacehealth Southwest Hospice	Vancouver, WA	9.2 mi	(360) 696-5100
Providence Hospice	Portland, OR	14 mi	(503) 215-2273
Kaiser Permanente Continuing Care Services Hospice	Portland, OR	16 mi	(503) 499-5200
Eden Hospice	Oregon City, OR	27 mi	(971) 256-6642
Brighton Hospice	Tualatin, OR	28 mi	(503) 430-7699
Beloved Hospice, Inc	Wilsonville, OR	33 mi	(971) 236-1199

Straight-line miles from the center of Hockinson. 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 Hockinson

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 24% of the $8,180 monthly median income of Hockinson 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 Hockinson: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Hockinson?

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 24% of the $8,180 monthly median income of Hockinson 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.

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