Respite Care in Hood River, OR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hood River, OR: the local picture

1,359

residents 65 or older (16% of Hood River)

49%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Hood River County)

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hood River ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hood River live with someone: 49% 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 538 Hood River residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (37% in Hood River County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 2 hospices serving Hood River ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hood River compared with Hood River County and Oregon

Census figure	Hood River	Hood River County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	37%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	29%	27%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	10%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	11%	5.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,917	$62,826	—

Older residents in towns around Hood River

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
White Salmon, WA	2.4 mi	790	21%
The Dalles, OR	20 mi	3,198	36%
Goldendale, WA	35 mi	852	43%
Mount Hood Villages, OR	35 mi	1,303	25%
Washougal, WA	41 mi	2,932	29%
Sandy, OR	42 mi	1,664	39%

Hospices serving Hood River

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice	Hood River, OR	2.7 mi	(541) 386-1942
Providence Hospice	Portland, OR	53 mi	(503) 215-2273

Nursing homes near Hood River (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hood River Post Acute	Hood River, OR	1.0 mi	3 of 5	100	(541) 386-2688
Columbia Basin Care Facility	The Dalles, OR	17 mi	1 of 5	90	(541) 296-2156
The Dalles Health And Rehabilitation	The Dalles, OR	17 mi	4 of 5	121	(541) 298-5158
Oregon Veterans Home	The Dalles, OR	21 mi	3 of 5	151	(541) 296-7190

Straight-line miles from the center of Hood River. 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 Hood River

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 42% of the $4,410 monthly median income of Hood River 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 Hood River: common questions

Which hospices serve Hood River?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Hood River ZIP codes, including Bristol Hospice, Providence Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Hood River?

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 42% of the $4,410 monthly median income of Hood River 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 Hood River. 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 Hood River

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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 Hood River, OR