Hospice Support in Hood River, OR: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Hood River, OR: the local picture

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hood River ZIP codes

242

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

51%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (29% in Hood River County)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Hood River County)

Medicare lists 2 hospices whose service area includes Hood River ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Bristol Hospice in Hood River (2.7 mi) and Providence Hospice in Portland (53 mi).

658 Hood River residents 65 or older live alone (51% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Hood River compared with Hood River County and Oregon

Census figure	Hood River	Hood River County	Oregon
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	29%	27%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	37%	34%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	16%	8.7%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	10%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,917	$62,826	—

Older residents in towns around Hood River

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
White Salmon, WA	2.4 mi	790	37%
The Dalles, OR	20 mi	3,198	40%
Goldendale, WA	35 mi	852	38%
Mount Hood Villages, OR	35 mi	1,303	27%
Washougal, WA	41 mi	2,932	23%
Sandy, OR	42 mi	1,664	20%

Hospices serving Hood River

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice	Hood River, OR	2.7 mi	(541) 386-1942
Providence Hospice	Portland, OR	53 mi	(503) 215-2273

Straight-line miles from the center of Hood River. 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 Hood River

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 42% of the $4,410 monthly median income of Hood River 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 Hood River: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Hood River?

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 42% of the $4,410 monthly median income of Hood River 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.

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