Respite Care in Bandon, OR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bandon, OR: the local picture

1,199

residents 65 or older (36% of Bandon)

45%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Coos County)

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bandon ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bandon live with someone: 45% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 367 Bandon residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (41% in Coos County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 2 hospices serving Bandon ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bandon compared with Coos County and Oregon

Census figure	Bandon	Coos County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	41%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	55%	28%	27%
Residents 65 or older	36%	28%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	10%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	14%	7.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,468	$55,529	—

Older residents in towns around Bandon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Coquille, OR	13 mi	968	32%
Myrtle Point, OR	15 mi	625	48%
Coos Bay, OR	21 mi	3,578	49%
North Bend, OR	22 mi	2,385	32%
Reedsport, OR	43 mi	1,625	41%
Winston, OR	50 mi	1,382	47%

Hospices serving Bandon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
South Coast Hospice	Coos Bay, OR	13 mi	(541) 269-2986
Pacific Home Health & Hospice	Coos Bay, OR	13 mi	(541) 266-7005

Nursing homes near Bandon (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Myrtle Point Rehabilitation & Care	Myrtle Point, OR	14 mi	2 of 5	35	(541) 572-2066
Life Care Center Of Coos Bay	Coos Bay, OR	20 mi	2 of 5	114	(541) 267-5433
Avamere Rehabilitation Of Coos Bay	Coos Bay, OR	21 mi	2 of 5	92	(541) 267-2161

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

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Bandon

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 51% of the $3,622 monthly median income of Bandon 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 respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

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

Questions

Respite Care in Bandon: common questions

Which hospices serve Bandon?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Bandon ZIP codes, including South Coast Hospice, Pacific Home Health & Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Bandon?

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 51% of the $3,622 monthly median income of Bandon 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).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Bandon. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Oregon.

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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.

Respite Care in Bandon, OR