Respite Care in Bethany, OR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bethany, OR: the local picture

2,819

residents 65 or older (8.5% of Bethany)

76%

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Washington County)

26

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bethany ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bethany live with someone: 76% 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 821 Bethany residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (32% in Washington County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 26 hospices serving Bethany ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bethany compared with Washington County and Oregon

Census figure	Bethany	Washington County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	27%	27%
Residents 65 or older	8.5%	15%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.5%	8.7%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	5.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$82,759	$69,783	—

Older residents in towns around Bethany

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Oak Hills, OR	1.5 mi	1,383	32%
Rockcreek, OR	2.0 mi	1,546	24%
Cedar Mill, OR	2.5 mi	2,518	15%
Marlene Village, OR	3.2 mi	868	31%
Cedar Hills, OR	4.2 mi	1,713	22%
West Haven-Sylvan, OR	4.6 mi	1,692	40%

Hospices serving Bethany

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Care Partners	Portland, OR	1.0 mi	(503) 648-9565
Gracious Care Hospice	Beaverton, OR	7.5 mi	(503) 893-9866
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Oregon	Portland, OR	8.3 mi	(503) 265-6600
Housecall Providers Hospice	Portland, OR	8.3 mi	(971) 202-5501
Forest Park Healthcare At Home	Portland, OR	8.8 mi	(971) 415-0100

Nursing homes near Bethany (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Maryville	Beaverton, OR	5.2 mi	4 of 5	165	(503) 643-8626
Beaverton Post Acute Care Of Cascadia	Beaverton, OR	6.2 mi	5 of 5	104	(208) 403-5033
Hillsboro Health And Rehabilitation	Hillsboro, OR	6.3 mi	4 of 5	78	(503) 648-6621
Robison Jewish Health Center	Portland, OR	7.0 mi	2 of 5	92	(503) 535-4300

Straight-line miles from the center of Bethany. 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 Bethany

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 27% of the $6,897 monthly median income of Bethany 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 Bethany: common questions

Which hospices serve Bethany?

Medicare lists 26 hospices for Bethany ZIP codes, including Care Partners, Gracious Care Hospice, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Oregon.

How much does respite care cost in Bethany?

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 27% of the $6,897 monthly median income of Bethany 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 Bethany. 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 Bethany, OR