Hospice Support in Myrtle Point, OR: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Myrtle Point, OR: the local picture

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Myrtle Point ZIP codes

92

residents 85 or older (3.4% of all residents)

28%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (28% in Coos County)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Coos County)

Medicare lists 2 hospices whose service area includes Myrtle Point ZIP codes, the nearest offices being South Coast Hospice in Coos Bay (11 mi) and Pacific Home Health & Hospice in Coos Bay (11 mi).

163 Myrtle Point residents 65 or older live alone (28% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Myrtle Point compared with Coos County and Oregon

Census figure	Myrtle Point	Coos County	Oregon
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	28%	27%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	41%	34%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	20%	8.6%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	23%	28%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	10%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,722	$55,529	—

Older residents in towns around Myrtle Point

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Coquille, OR	8.5 mi	968	35%
Bandon, OR	15 mi	1,199	55%
Coos Bay, OR	23 mi	3,578	40%
North Bend, OR	24 mi	2,385	19%
Winston, OR	36 mi	1,382	34%
Green, OR	38 mi	1,660	29%

Hospices serving Myrtle Point

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
South Coast Hospice	Coos Bay, OR	11 mi	(541) 269-2986
Pacific Home Health & Hospice	Coos Bay, OR	11 mi	(541) 266-7005

Straight-line miles from the center of Myrtle Point. 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 Myrtle Point

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 56% of the $3,310 monthly median income of Myrtle Point 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 Myrtle Point: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Myrtle Point?

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 56% of the $3,310 monthly median income of Myrtle Point 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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