Hospice Support in Metzger, OR: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Metzger, OR: the local picture

26

Medicare-certified hospices serve Metzger ZIP codes

113

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

40%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in Washington County)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Washington County)

Medicare lists 26 hospices whose service area includes Metzger ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Forest Park Healthcare At Home in Portland (1.0 mi) and Tenderly Hospice in Tigard (1.0 mi).

361 Metzger residents 65 or older live alone (40% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Metzger compared with Washington County and Oregon

Census figure	Metzger	Washington County	Oregon
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	27%	27%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.8%	7.1%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	27%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	8.7%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,112	$69,783	—

Older residents in towns around Metzger

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Garden Home-Whitford, OR	1.0 mi	1,561	32%
Tigard, OR	2.1 mi	9,757	27%
Raleigh Hills, OR	2.5 mi	1,598	41%
West Slope, OR	3.3 mi	1,315	33%
Beaverton, OR	3.3 mi	14,261	34%
Lake Oswego, OR	3.9 mi	9,501	27%

Hospices serving Metzger

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Forest Park Healthcare At Home	Portland, OR	1.0 mi	(971) 415-0100
Tenderly Hospice	Tigard, OR	1.0 mi	(971) 373-9429
Serenity Hospice	Tigard, OR	1.0 mi	(503) 639-0600
Gracious Care Hospice	Beaverton, OR	1.9 mi	(503) 893-9866
Assured Hospice	Portland, OR	2.7 mi	(503) 570-9766
Northwest Hospice, LLC	Tigard, OR	3.4 mi	(800) 936-4756

Straight-line miles from the center of Metzger. 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 Metzger

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 37% of the $5,009 monthly median income of Metzger 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 Metzger: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Metzger?

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 37% of the $5,009 monthly median income of Metzger 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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