Respite Care in Eugene, OR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Eugene, OR: the local picture

32,050

residents 65 or older (18% of Eugene)

67%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Lane County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Eugene ZIP codes

Most older adults in Eugene live with someone: 67% 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 9,353 Eugene residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (33% in Lane County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Eugene ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Eugene compared with Lane County and Oregon

Census figure	Eugene	Lane County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	33%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	26%	27%
Residents 65 or older	18%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.6%	10.0%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	10%	7.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,015	$60,093	—

Older residents in towns around Eugene

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
River Road, OR	2.0 mi	1,611	32%
Santa Clara, OR	4.1 mi	2,481	31%
Springfield, OR	6.9 mi	10,055	42%
Creswell, OR	11 mi	896	36%
Junction City, OR	11 mi	1,079	45%
Veneta, OR	12 mi	800	30%

Hospices serving Eugene

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Signature Healthcare At Home	Eugene, OR	2.0 mi	(541) 689-3508
Brighton Hospice	Eugene, OR	2.0 mi	(801) 996-3217
Sacred Heart Hospice	Springfield, OR	5.2 mi	(458) 205-7400
Bristol Hospice - Eugene LLC	Springfield, OR	5.2 mi	(541) 844-0151
Serenity Hospice	Eugene, OR	6.9 mi	(458) 205-5166

Nursing homes near Eugene (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avamere Rehabilitation Of Eugene	Eugene, OR	1.6 mi	1 of 5	92	(541) 687-1310
Avamere Riverpark Of Eugene	Eugene, OR	1.6 mi	2 of 5	119	(541) 345-6199
Hillside Heights Rehabilitation Center	Eugene, OR	2.2 mi	3 of 5	83	(541) 683-2155
Valley West Health Care Center	Eugene, OR	2.4 mi	2 of 5	121	(541) 686-2828

Straight-line miles from the center of Eugene. 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 Eugene

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 34% of the $5,418 monthly median income of Eugene 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 Eugene: common questions

Which hospices serve Eugene?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Eugene ZIP codes, including Signature Healthcare At Home, Brighton Hospice, Sacred Heart Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Eugene?

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 34% of the $5,418 monthly median income of Eugene 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 Eugene. 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.

More near Eugene

More senior care near Eugene

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Eugene

More for Eugene families

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 Eugene, OR