Respite Care in Grants Pass, OR for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Grants Pass, OR: the local picture

8,808

residents 65 or older (22% of Grants Pass)

67%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Josephine County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Grants Pass ZIP codes

Most older adults in Grants Pass 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 3,023 Grants Pass residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (36% in Josephine County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Grants Pass ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Grants Pass compared with Josephine County and Oregon

Census figure	Grants Pass	Josephine County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	36%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	26%	27%
Residents 65 or older	22%	27%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	12%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	8.7%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,178	$49,702	—

Older residents in towns around Grants Pass

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Redwood, OR	3.2 mi	696	31%
Jacksonville, OR	20 mi	1,051	31%
Central Point, OR	22 mi	3,819	26%
Medford, OR	25 mi	16,868	40%
White City, OR	25 mi	1,225	47%
Eagle Point, OR	27 mi	2,156	38%

Hospices serving Grants Pass

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Riverside Hospice	Grants Pass, OR	2.3 mi	(541) 476-1583
Bristol Hospice- Rogue Valley, LLC	Grants Pass, OR	2.6 mi	(458) 212-3422
Signature Healthcare At Home	Central Point, OR	21 mi	(541) 664-7400
Providence Medford Hospice	Medford, OR	24 mi	(541) 732-6504
Asante Hospice	Talent, OR	31 mi	(541) 789-5005

Nursing homes near Grants Pass (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Laurel Hill Nursing Center	Grants Pass, OR	1.1 mi	3 of 5	44	(541) 479-3700
Regency Care Of Rogue Valley	Grants Pass, OR	1.2 mi	5 of 5	102	(541) 479-2606
Highland House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Grants Pass, OR	2.2 mi	1 of 5	119	(541) 474-1901
Royale Gardens Health & Rehabilitation Center	Grants Pass, OR	2.3 mi	2 of 5	145	(541) 476-8891

Straight-line miles from the center of Grants Pass. 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 Grants Pass

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 47% of the $3,932 monthly median income of Grants Pass 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 Grants Pass: common questions

Which hospices serve Grants Pass?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Grants Pass ZIP codes, including Riverside Hospice, Bristol Hospice- Rogue Valley, LLC, Signature Healthcare At Home.

How much does respite care cost in Grants Pass?

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 47% of the $3,932 monthly median income of Grants Pass 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 Grants Pass. 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 Grants Pass, OR