Respite Care in Gresham, OR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Gresham, OR: the local picture

17,001

residents 65 or older (15% of Gresham)

73%

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Multnomah County)

28

Medicare-certified hospices serve Gresham ZIP codes

Most older adults in Gresham live with someone: 73% 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 6,331 Gresham residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (34% in Multnomah County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 28 hospices serving Gresham ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Gresham compared with Multnomah County and Oregon

Census figure	Gresham	Multnomah County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	34%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	33%	27%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	12%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	8.8%	13%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,147	$64,218	—

Older residents in towns around Gresham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Wood Village, OR	2.5 mi	639	37%
Fairview, OR	3.1 mi	1,702	33%
Troutdale, OR	3.5 mi	2,435	33%
Damascus, OR	5.2 mi	2,684	19%
Happy Valley, OR	5.7 mi	4,234	36%
Camas, WA	6.9 mi	3,557	27%

Hospices serving Gresham

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Adventist Health Hospice	Portland, OR	4.2 mi	(503) 251-6192
Pinnacle Hospice Care Of Portland	Portland, OR	5.6 mi	(503) 236-7454
Bristol Hospice Oregon LLC	Clackamas, OR	7.1 mi	(503) 698-8911
Agape Hospice Nw	Clackamas, OR	7.1 mi	(503) 628-9595
Providence Hospice	Portland, OR	8.0 mi	(503) 215-2273

Nursing homes near Gresham (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Gresham Post Acute Care And Rehabilitation	Gresham, OR	0.6 mi	2 of 5	78	(503) 666-5600
Marquis Centennial Post Acute Rehab	Portland, OR	1.4 mi	5 of 5	80	(503) 665-3118
Village Health Care	Gresham, OR	2.0 mi	2 of 5	106	(503) 665-0183
Fairlawn Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia	Gresham, OR	2.0 mi	5 of 5	82	(503) 667-1965

Straight-line miles from the center of Gresham. 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 Gresham

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 $5,012 monthly median income of Gresham 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 Gresham: common questions

Which hospices serve Gresham?

Medicare lists 28 hospices for Gresham ZIP codes, including Adventist Health Hospice, Pinnacle Hospice Care Of Portland, Bristol Hospice Oregon LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Gresham?

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 $5,012 monthly median income of Gresham 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 Gresham. 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 Gresham, OR