Respite Care in Brookings, OR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Brookings, OR: the local picture

1,773

residents 65 or older (26% of Brookings)

78%

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Curry County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Brookings ZIP codes

Most older adults in Brookings live with someone: 78% 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 675 Brookings residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (34% in Curry County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Brookings ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Brookings compared with Curry County and Oregon

Census figure	Brookings	Curry County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	34%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	25%	27%
Residents 65 or older	26%	37%	19%
Residents 85 or older	4.7%	3.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.9%	7.7%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	4.1%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,750	$52,500	—

Older residents in towns around Brookings

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Crescent City, CA	22 mi	737	28%
Redwood, OR	52 mi	696	31%
Grants Pass, OR	56 mi	8,808	36%
Myrtle Point, OR	69 mi	625	48%

Hospices serving Brookings

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Coastal Home Health & Hospice	Brookings, OR	1.7 mi	(541) 469-0405
South Coast Hospice	Coos Bay, OR	79 mi	(541) 269-2986
Bristol Hospice - Eugene LLC	Springfield, OR	152 mi	(541) 844-0151

Nursing homes near Brookings (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Curry Village Health And Rehab Of Cascadia	Brookings, OR	1.8 mi	1 of 5	59	(541) 469-3111
Crescent City Care Center	Crescent City, CA	22 mi	1 of 5	99	(707) 464-6151

Straight-line miles from the center of Brookings. 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 Brookings

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 41% of the $4,479 monthly median income of Brookings 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 Brookings: common questions

Which hospices serve Brookings?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Brookings ZIP codes, including Coastal Home Health & Hospice, South Coast Hospice, Bristol Hospice - Eugene LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Brookings?

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 41% of the $4,479 monthly median income of Brookings 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 Brookings. 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 Brookings, OR