Respite Care in Estacada, OR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Estacada, OR: the local picture

686

residents 65 or older (13% of Estacada)

85%

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Clackamas County)

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Estacada ZIP codes

Most older adults in Estacada live with someone: 85% 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 199 Estacada residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (30% in Clackamas County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 18 hospices serving Estacada ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Estacada compared with Clackamas County and Oregon

Census figure	Estacada	Clackamas County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	30%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	13%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	30%	7.8%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	6.7%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,259	$73,981	—

Older residents in towns around Estacada

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sandy, OR	7.6 mi	1,664	39%
Beavercreek, OR	8.6 mi	858	31%
Damascus, OR	10 mi	2,684	19%
Happy Valley, OR	13 mi	4,234	36%
Oregon City, OR	13 mi	5,559	38%
Gladstone, OR	14 mi	2,213	31%

Hospices serving Estacada

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
MT. Hood Hospice, Inc.	Sandy, OR	7.7 mi	(503) 668-5545
Bristol Hospice Oregon LLC	Clackamas, OR	12 mi	(503) 698-8911
Agape Hospice Nw	Clackamas, OR	12 mi	(503) 628-9595
Adventist Health Hospice	Portland, OR	19 mi	(503) 251-6192
Providence Hospice	Portland, OR	21 mi	(503) 215-2273

Nursing homes near Estacada (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Marquis Oregon City Post Acute Rehab	Oregon City, OR	13 mi	5 of 5	102	(503) 655-2588
Avamere Rehabilitation Of Oregon City	Oregon City, OR	13 mi	2 of 5	111	(503) 656-0367
Regency Gresham Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Gresham, OR	13 mi	5 of 5	128	(503) 665-1151
Rivercrest Post Acute	Oregon City, OR	13 mi	2 of 5	53	(503) 656-4035

Straight-line miles from the center of Estacada. 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 Estacada

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 63% of the $2,938 monthly median income of Estacada 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 Estacada: common questions

Which hospices serve Estacada?

Medicare lists 18 hospices for Estacada ZIP codes, including MT. Hood Hospice, Inc., Bristol Hospice Oregon LLC, Agape Hospice Nw.

How much does respite care cost in Estacada?

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 63% of the $2,938 monthly median income of Estacada 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 Estacada. 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 Estacada, OR