Respite Care in King City, OR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in King City, OR: the local picture

2,308

residents 65 or older (45% of King City)

48%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Washington County)

27

Medicare-certified hospices serve King City ZIP codes

Most older adults in King City live with someone: 48% 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 769 King City residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (32% in Washington County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 27 hospices serving King City ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

King City compared with Washington County and Oregon

Census figure	King City	Washington County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	52%	27%	27%
Residents 65 or older	45%	15%	19%
Residents 85 or older	9.1%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.7%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	13%	5.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,917	$69,783	—

Older residents in towns around King City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bull Mountain, OR	1.4 mi	1,444	25%
Tigard, OR	1.9 mi	9,757	25%
Tualatin, OR	2.3 mi	4,064	30%
Sherwood, OR	3.4 mi	2,216	34%
Metzger, OR	4.0 mi	1,008	44%
Garden Home-Whitford, OR	4.8 mi	1,561	14%

Hospices serving King City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Northwest Hospice, LLC	Tigard, OR	0.6 mi	(800) 936-4756
Signature Healthcare At Home	Tigard, OR	0.6 mi	(503) 261-8599
Legacy Hospice Services	Tualatin, OR	2.9 mi	(503) 220-1000
Brighton Hospice	Tualatin, OR	2.9 mi	(503) 430-7699
Forest Park Healthcare At Home	Portland, OR	3.0 mi	(971) 415-0100

Nursing homes near King City (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avamere Rehabilitation Of King City	Tigard, OR	0.3 mi	4 of 5	148	(503) 620-5141
Tigard Rehabilitation And Care	Tigard, OR	1.4 mi	1 of 5	112	(503) 639-1144
Marquis Tualatin Post Acute Rehab	Tualatin, OR	2.5 mi	5 of 5	54	(503) 612-5400
The Pearl At Kruse Way	Lake Oswego, OR	4.4 mi	4 of 5	74	(503) 675-6055

Straight-line miles from the center of King City. 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 King City

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 59% of the $3,160 monthly median income of King City 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 King City: common questions

Which hospices serve King City?

Medicare lists 27 hospices for King City ZIP codes, including Northwest Hospice, LLC, Signature Healthcare At Home, Legacy Hospice Services.

How much does respite care cost in King City?

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 59% of the $3,160 monthly median income of King City 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 King City. 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 King City

More senior care near King City

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in King City

More for King City 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 King City, OR