Respite Care in Dallas, OR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Dallas, OR: the local picture

4,024

residents 65 or older (23% of Dallas)

75%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Polk County)

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Dallas ZIP codes

Most older adults in Dallas live with someone: 75% 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 1,279 Dallas residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (35% in Polk County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving Dallas ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Dallas compared with Polk County and Oregon

Census figure	Dallas	Polk County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	25%	27%
Residents 65 or older	23%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	14%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	5.7%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,394	$63,042	—

Older residents in towns around Dallas

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Monmouth, OR	6.4 mi	1,353	34%
Independence, OR	7.2 mi	1,099	27%
Sheridan, OR	13 mi	837	52%
Salem, OR	14 mi	28,181	39%
Keizer, OR	15 mi	7,059	35%
Four Corners, OR	17 mi	2,627	47%

Hospices serving Dallas

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Willamette Vital Health	Salem, OR	12 mi	(503) 588-3600
Serenity Hospice	Salem, OR	13 mi	(503) 991-5228
Samaritan Evergreen Hospice	Albany, OR	24 mi	(541) 812-4662
Lumina Hospice And Palliative Care	Corvallis, OR	27 mi	(541) 757-9616
Beloved Hospice, Inc	Wilsonville, OR	37 mi	(971) 236-1199

Nursing homes near Dallas (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Dallas Retirement Village Health Center	Dallas, OR	0.7 mi	4 of 5	121	(503) 623-5581
Independence Health And Rehabilitation	Independence, OR	7.0 mi	2 of 5	80	(503) 838-0001
Rivers Edge Rehabilitation And Care	Sheridan, OR	13 mi	2 of 5	51	(503) 843-2204
Avamere Transitional Care At Sunnyside	Salem, OR	14 mi	2 of 5	88	(503) 370-8284

Straight-line miles from the center of Dallas. 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 Dallas

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 $4,533 monthly median income of Dallas 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 Dallas: common questions

Which hospices serve Dallas?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Dallas ZIP codes, including Willamette Vital Health, Serenity Hospice, Samaritan Evergreen Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Dallas?

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 $4,533 monthly median income of Dallas 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 Dallas. 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 Dallas, OR