Hospice Support in West Linn, OR: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in West Linn, OR: the local picture

25

Medicare-certified hospices serve West Linn ZIP codes

577

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

16%

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

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Clackamas County)

Medicare lists 25 hospices whose service area includes West Linn ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Royal Hospice Care in West Linn (0.4 mi) and Heart 2 Heart Hospice Care LLC in Portland (2.7 mi).

807 West Linn residents 65 or older live alone (16% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

West Linn compared with Clackamas County and Oregon

Census figure	West Linn	Clackamas County	Oregon
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	24%	27%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	30%	34%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.1%	6.2%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.7%	7.8%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$96,250	$73,981	—

Older residents in towns around West Linn

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Jennings Lodge, OR	2.2 mi	1,611	35%
Gladstone, OR	2.6 mi	2,213	31%
Oregon City, OR	2.9 mi	5,559	24%
Oak Grove, OR	3.2 mi	4,274	31%
Oatfield, OR	3.8 mi	3,860	23%
Lake Oswego, OR	4.4 mi	9,501	27%

Hospices serving West Linn

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Royal Hospice Care	West Linn, OR	0.4 mi	(503) 406-2256
Heart 2 Heart Hospice Care LLC	Portland, OR	2.7 mi	(503) 252-5676
Eden Hospice	Oregon City, OR	3.9 mi	(971) 256-6642
Ageright Hospice	Milwaukie, OR	5.0 mi	(971) 206-5152
Brighton Hospice	Tualatin, OR	6.0 mi	(503) 430-7699
Legacy Hospice Services	Tualatin, OR	6.0 mi	(503) 220-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of West Linn. 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 West Linn

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 23% of the $8,021 monthly median income of West Linn 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 West Linn: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in West Linn?

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 23% of the $8,021 monthly median income of West Linn 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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