Hospice Support in Vancouver, WA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Vancouver, WA: the local picture

22

Medicare-certified hospices serve Vancouver ZIP codes

4,130

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

33%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (24% in Clark County)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Clark County)

Medicare lists 22 hospices whose service area includes Vancouver ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Peacehealth Southwest Hospice in Vancouver (1.4 mi) and Providence Hospice in Portland (6.9 mi).

10,548 Vancouver residents 65 or older live alone (33% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Vancouver compared with Clark County and Washington

Census figure	Vancouver	Clark County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	24%	26%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.4%	7.5%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	7.8%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,592	$70,788	—

Older residents in towns around Vancouver

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Minnehaha, WA	1.7 mi	1,778	26%
Five Corners, WA	3.8 mi	3,114	22%
Hazel Dell, WA	4.1 mi	3,479	31%
Orchards, WA	4.8 mi	3,388	23%
Barberton, WA	5.3 mi	1,670	13%
Lake Shore, WA	5.9 mi	1,390	17%

Hospices serving Vancouver

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Peacehealth Southwest Hospice	Vancouver, WA	1.4 mi	(360) 696-5100
Providence Hospice	Portland, OR	6.9 mi	(503) 215-2273
Kaiser Permanente Continuing Care Services Hospice	Portland, OR	7.7 mi	(503) 499-5200
Adventist Health Hospice	Portland, OR	7.8 mi	(503) 251-6192
Pinnacle Hospice Care Of Portland	Portland, OR	8.7 mi	(503) 236-7454
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Oregon	Portland, OR	11 mi	(503) 265-6600

Straight-line miles from the center of Vancouver. 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 Vancouver

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $5,216 monthly median income of Vancouver households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 an hour (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 Vancouver: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Vancouver?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $5,216 monthly median income of Vancouver households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 an hour (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).

More near Vancouver

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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.

In-Home Hospice Support in Vancouver, WA