Respite Care in Lake Oswego, OR for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lake Oswego, OR: the local picture

9,501

residents 65 or older (24% of Lake Oswego)

73%

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

19%

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

26

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lake Oswego ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lake Oswego 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 1,736 Lake Oswego residents aged 65 or older report a disability (19%) (30% in Clackamas County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 26 hospices serving Lake Oswego ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lake Oswego compared with Clackamas County and Oregon

Census figure	Lake Oswego	Clackamas County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	30%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	24%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.1%	7.8%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$108,013	$73,981	—

Older residents in towns around Lake Oswego

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Oak Grove, OR	3.2 mi	4,274	35%
Metzger, OR	3.9 mi	1,008	44%
Tigard, OR	4.1 mi	9,757	25%
Jennings Lodge, OR	4.3 mi	1,611	31%
West Linn, OR	4.4 mi	5,199	24%
Milwaukie, OR	4.4 mi	3,893	35%

Hospices serving Lake Oswego

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Assured Hospice	Portland, OR	3.1 mi	(503) 570-9766
Royal Hospice Care	West Linn, OR	4.1 mi	(503) 406-2256
Legacy Hospice Services	Tualatin, OR	4.2 mi	(503) 220-1000
Brighton Hospice	Tualatin, OR	4.2 mi	(503) 430-7699
Heart 2 Heart Hospice Care LLC	Portland, OR	4.2 mi	(503) 252-5676

Nursing homes near Lake Oswego (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Pearl At Kruse Way	Lake Oswego, OR	1.0 mi	4 of 5	74	(503) 675-6055
Willamette View Health Center	Milwaukie, OR	2.6 mi	5 of 5	6	(503) 353-7000
Fernwood Supportive Living At Madrona Grove	Portland, OR	2.6 mi	4 of 5	16	(503) 654-3171
West Hills Health & Rehabilitation	Portland, OR	4.2 mi	4 of 5	180	(503) 244-1107

Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Oswego. 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 Lake Oswego

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 21% of the $9,001 monthly median income of Lake Oswego 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 Lake Oswego: common questions

Which hospices serve Lake Oswego?

Medicare lists 26 hospices for Lake Oswego ZIP codes, including Assured Hospice, Royal Hospice Care, Legacy Hospice Services.

How much does respite care cost in Lake Oswego?

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 21% of the $9,001 monthly median income of Lake Oswego 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 Lake Oswego. 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 Lake Oswego, OR