Hospice Support in Shady Cove, OR: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Shady Cove, OR: the local picture

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Shady Cove ZIP codes

52

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

28%

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

30%

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

Medicare lists 5 hospices whose service area includes Shady Cove ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Signature Healthcare At Home in Central Point (16 mi) and Providence Medford Hospice in Medford (23 mi).

293 Shady Cove 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.

Shady Cove compared with Jackson County and Oregon

Census figure	Shady Cove	Jackson County	Oregon
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	3.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	29%	27%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.7%	6.4%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	34%	24%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	9.7%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,625	$56,518	—

Older residents in towns around Shady Cove

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Eagle Point, OR	9.6 mi	2,156	33%
White City, OR	12 mi	1,225	24%
Central Point, OR	16 mi	3,819	29%
Medford, OR	19 mi	16,868	30%
Jacksonville, OR	22 mi	1,051	36%
Phoenix, OR	23 mi	1,476	25%

Hospices serving Shady Cove

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Signature Healthcare At Home	Central Point, OR	16 mi	(541) 664-7400
Providence Medford Hospice	Medford, OR	23 mi	(541) 732-6504
Asante Hospice	Talent, OR	26 mi	(541) 789-5005
Riverside Hospice	Grants Pass, OR	29 mi	(541) 476-1583
Bristol Hospice- Rogue Valley, LLC	Grants Pass, OR	31 mi	(458) 212-3422

Straight-line miles from the center of Shady Cove. 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 Shady Cove

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 50% of the $3,719 monthly median income of Shady Cove 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 Shady Cove: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Shady Cove?

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 50% of the $3,719 monthly median income of Shady Cove 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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