Hospice Support in The Dalles, OR: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in The Dalles, OR: the local picture

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve The Dalles ZIP codes

467

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

40%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (34% in Wasco County)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Wasco County)

Medicare lists 2 hospices whose service area includes The Dalles ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Bristol Hospice in Hood River (19 mi) and Providence Hospice in Portland (70 mi).

1,165 The Dalles 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.

The Dalles compared with Wasco County and Oregon

Census figure	The Dalles	Wasco County	Oregon
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	34%	27%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.4%	6.2%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.1%	9.3%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,012	$51,897	—

Older residents in towns around The Dalles

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
White Salmon, WA	18 mi	790	37%
Hood River, OR	20 mi	1,359	51%
Goldendale, WA	22 mi	852	38%
Mount Hood Villages, OR	45 mi	1,303	27%
Sandy, OR	56 mi	1,664	20%
Washougal, WA	58 mi	2,932	23%

Hospices serving The Dalles

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice	Hood River, OR	19 mi	(541) 386-1942
Providence Hospice	Portland, OR	70 mi	(503) 215-2273

Straight-line miles from the center of The Dalles. 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 The Dalles

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 43% of the $4,334 monthly median income of The Dalles 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 The Dalles: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in The Dalles?

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 43% of the $4,334 monthly median income of The Dalles 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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