Live-In Caregivers in Deschutes River Woods, OR

Local figures

Live-In Caregivers in Deschutes River Woods, OR: the local picture

18

residents 85 or older (0.3% of all residents)

532

households headed by someone 65+ own their home (91%)

84%

of Deschutes River Woods homes have 3 or more bedrooms (72% in Deschutes County)

$16.80

top Oregon minimum wage tier per hour

About 18 Deschutes River Woods residents are 85 or older. Live-in care is most often arranged for this age group, when help is needed through the day and someone should be close at night.

A live-in caregiver needs a private room. 84% of homes in Deschutes River Woods have three or more bedrooms (72% in Deschutes County); the median home has 5.7 rooms.

Of Deschutes River Woods households headed by someone 65 or older, 532 own their home and 51 rent. Renters should check that the lease allows another adult to live in before anyone moves in.

Deschutes River Woods compared with Deschutes County and Oregon

Census figure	Deschutes River Woods	Deschutes County	Oregon
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	22%	27%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	6.8%	9.9%
Residents 65 or older	19%	21%	19%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.1%	7.4%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,417	$71,644	—

Older residents in towns around Deschutes River Woods

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Bend, OR	5.4 mi	18,686	1,898
Three Rivers, OR	12 mi	855	6
Eagle Crest, OR	19 mi	1,613	79
Redmond, OR	21 mi	5,618	855
La Pine, OR	22 mi	506	59
Sisters, OR	23 mi	1,176	63

Emergency hospitals near Deschutes River Woods

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Charles Medical Center - Bend	Bend, OR	8.0 mi	4 of 5	(541) 382-4321
St Charles Medical Center Prineville	Prineville, OR	34 mi	3 of 5	(541) 447-6254

Straight-line miles from the center of Deschutes River Woods. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a live-in caregiver can help with

Help across the day: meals, housekeeping, personal care
Someone in the home overnight if help is needed
Medication reminders and appointment rides
Companionship and a steady routine

Cost

What live-in care costs in Deschutes River Woods

Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $21.35 an hour (the Oregon median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $4,626 a month (74% of the $6,285 monthly median income of Deschutes River Woods households headed by someone 65+). Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $15,543 a month (247% of the $6,285 monthly median income of Deschutes River Woods households headed by someone 65+). Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. 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 live-in caregiver

Put the arrangement in writing: hours on duty, sleep time, days off, the room and pay (federal rules: DOL Fact Sheet 79B).

Questions worth asking: Have you lived in with a client before, and for how long? What days off and sleep time do you need? How do you handle being woken at night? More in our live-in caregivers guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Live-In Caregivers in Deschutes River Woods: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Deschutes River Woods?

St Charles Medical Center - Bend in Bend, about 8.0 mi in a straight line from the center of Deschutes River Woods (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (541) 382-4321. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does live-in care cost in Deschutes River Woods?

Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $21.35 an hour (the Oregon median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $4,626 a month (74% of the $6,285 monthly median income of Deschutes River Woods households headed by someone 65+). Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $15,543 a month (247% of the $6,285 monthly median income of Deschutes River Woods households headed by someone 65+). Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. 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).

Live-in or 24-hour care in Deschutes River Woods?

A live-in caregiver sleeps in the home and has protected sleep and break time. 24-hour care uses two or three caregivers in shifts so someone is always awake; in Deschutes River Woods it costs more than three times as much a month (see the cost section above). Choose shifts if help is needed several times a night.

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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.