Respite Care in Coos Bay, OR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Coos Bay, OR: the local picture

3,578

residents 65 or older (22% of Coos Bay)

60%

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

49%

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

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Coos Bay ZIP codes

Most older adults in Coos Bay live with someone: 60% 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 1,701 Coos Bay residents aged 65 or older report a disability (49%) (41% in Coos County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Coos Bay ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Coos Bay compared with Coos County and Oregon

Census figure	Coos Bay	Coos County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	41%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	28%	27%
Residents 65 or older	22%	28%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	10%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	12%	7.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,682	$55,529	—

Older residents in towns around Coos Bay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
North Bend, OR	1.8 mi	2,385	32%
Coquille, OR	14 mi	968	32%
Bandon, OR	21 mi	1,199	31%
Myrtle Point, OR	23 mi	625	48%
Reedsport, OR	23 mi	1,625	41%
Florence, OR	43 mi	4,102	32%

Hospices serving Coos Bay

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
South Coast Hospice	Coos Bay, OR	12 mi	(541) 269-2986
Pacific Home Health & Hospice	Coos Bay, OR	12 mi	(541) 266-7005
Mercy Medical Center Hospice	Roseburg, OR	38 mi	(541) 677-2384
Amedisys Hospice Care	Roseburg, OR	38 mi	(541) 440-2583
Coastal Home Health & Hospice	Brookings, OR	92 mi	(541) 469-0405

Nursing homes near Coos Bay (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avamere Rehabilitation Of Coos Bay	Coos Bay, OR	0.7 mi	2 of 5	92	(541) 267-2161
Life Care Center Of Coos Bay	Coos Bay, OR	0.9 mi	2 of 5	114	(541) 267-5433
Aidan Senior Living At Reedsport	Reedsport, OR	22 mi	4 of 5	29	(541) 271-5841
Myrtle Point Rehabilitation & Care	Myrtle Point, OR	22 mi	2 of 5	35	(541) 572-2066

Straight-line miles from the center of Coos Bay. 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 Coos Bay

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 44% of the $4,224 monthly median income of Coos Bay 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 Coos Bay: common questions

Which hospices serve Coos Bay?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Coos Bay ZIP codes, including South Coast Hospice, Pacific Home Health & Hospice, Mercy Medical Center Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Coos Bay?

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 44% of the $4,224 monthly median income of Coos Bay 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 Coos Bay. 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 Coos Bay, OR