Respite Care in Gladstone, OR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Gladstone, OR: the local picture

2,213

residents 65 or older (18% of Gladstone)

69%

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

31%

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

21

Medicare-certified hospices serve Gladstone ZIP codes

Most older adults in Gladstone live with someone: 69% 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 660 Gladstone residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (30% in Clackamas County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 21 hospices serving Gladstone ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Gladstone compared with Clackamas County and Oregon

Census figure	Gladstone	Clackamas County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	30%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	7.8%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,707	$73,981	—

Older residents in towns around Gladstone

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Jennings Lodge, OR	1.2 mi	1,611	31%
Oatfield, OR	1.9 mi	3,860	33%
West Linn, OR	2.6 mi	5,199	24%
Oak Grove, OR	2.7 mi	4,274	35%
Oregon City, OR	3.1 mi	5,559	38%
Milwaukie, OR	4.3 mi	3,893	35%

Hospices serving Gladstone

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Eden Hospice	Oregon City, OR	3.5 mi	(971) 256-6642
Bristol Hospice Oregon LLC	Clackamas, OR	4.1 mi	(503) 698-8911
Agape Hospice Nw	Clackamas, OR	4.1 mi	(503) 628-9595
Brighton Hospice	Tualatin, OR	8.3 mi	(503) 430-7699
Legacy Hospice Services	Tualatin, OR	8.3 mi	(503) 220-1000

Nursing homes near Gladstone (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avamere Rehabilitation Of Clackamas	Gladstone, OR	0.2 mi	4 of 5	87	(503) 656-0393
Avamere Rehabilitation Of Oregon City	Oregon City, OR	2.1 mi	2 of 5	111	(503) 656-0367
Rivercrest Post Acute	Oregon City, OR	3.2 mi	2 of 5	53	(503) 656-4035
Marquis Oregon City Post Acute Rehab	Oregon City, OR	3.6 mi	5 of 5	102	(503) 655-2588

Straight-line miles from the center of Gladstone. 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 Gladstone

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 37% of the $4,976 monthly median income of Gladstone 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 Gladstone: common questions

Which hospices serve Gladstone?

Medicare lists 21 hospices for Gladstone ZIP codes, including Eden Hospice, Bristol Hospice Oregon LLC, Agape Hospice Nw.

How much does respite care cost in Gladstone?

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 37% of the $4,976 monthly median income of Gladstone 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 Gladstone. 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 Gladstone, OR