Eagle Crest, Oregon

Respite Care in Eagle Crest, OR

A few hours, a day or a weekend of cover so the family member doing the caring can rest, work, see a doctor or travel. Post what you need in Eagle Crest for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Respite Care in Eagle Crest, OR: the local picture

1,613
residents 65 or older (60% of Eagle Crest)
89%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
20%
of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Deschutes County)
8
Medicare-certified hospices serve Eagle Crest ZIP codes

Most older adults in Eagle Crest live with someone: 89% 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 324 Eagle Crest residents aged 65 or older report a disability (20%) (28% in Deschutes County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Eagle Crest ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Eagle Crest compared with Deschutes County and Oregon

Census figureEagle CrestDeschutes CountyOregon
Residents 65+ with a disability20%28%34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone11%22%27%
Residents 65 or older60%21%19%
Residents 85 or older3.0%2.0%2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)7.7%6.8%9.9%
Households with no vehicle1.4%4.0%7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$100,781$71,644—

Older residents in towns around Eagle Crest

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Redmond, OR5.8 mi5,61843%
Crooked River Ranch, OR11 mi1,68231%
Sisters, OR13 mi1,17623%
Bend, OR14 mi18,68627%
Deschutes River Woods, OR19 mi1,10732%
Prineville, OR22 mi2,26642%

Hospices serving Eagle Crest

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Hospice Of RedmondRedmond, OR5.5 mi(541) 548-7483
St. Charles HospiceBend, OR12 mi(541) 706-6700
Signature Healthcare At HomeBend, OR12 mi(541) 527-1703
Partners In CareBend, OR12 mi(541) 382-5882
Heart 'N Home Hospice & Palliative Care, LLCBend, OR12 mi(541) 508-4036

Nursing homes near Eagle Crest (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Regency Redmond Rehabilitation And Nursing CenterRedmond, OR5.0 mi5 of 550(541) 548-5066
Bend Transitional CareBend, OR14 mi5 of 560(541) 382-0479
Pilot Butte Rehabilitation CenterBend, OR14 mi1 of 574(541) 382-5531
Regency Care Of Central OregonBend, OR15 mi5 of 546(541) 382-7161

Straight-line miles from the center of Eagle Crest. 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 Eagle Crest

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 22% of the $8,398 monthly median income of Eagle Crest 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Eagle Crest: common questions

Which hospices serve Eagle Crest?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Eagle Crest ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Redmond, St. Charles Hospice, Signature Healthcare At Home.

How much does respite care cost in Eagle Crest?

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 22% of the $8,398 monthly median income of Eagle Crest 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 Eagle Crest. 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.

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.

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