Respite Care in Lebanon, OR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lebanon, OR: the local picture

3,787

residents 65 or older (20% of Lebanon)

72%

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

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Linn County)

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lebanon ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lebanon live with someone: 72% 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 1,703 Lebanon residents aged 65 or older report a disability (48%) (39% in Linn County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Lebanon ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lebanon compared with Linn County and Oregon

Census figure	Lebanon	Linn County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	39%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	10%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	6.3%	4.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,903	$56,567	—

Older residents in towns around Lebanon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Albany, OR	11 mi	9,558	38%
Millersburg, OR	13 mi	472	26%
Sweet Home, OR	13 mi	1,712	54%
Jefferson, OR	14 mi	354	32%
Corvallis, OR	18 mi	8,508	30%
Stayton, OR	20 mi	1,756	34%

Hospices serving Lebanon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Samaritan Evergreen Hospice	Albany, OR	9.8 mi	(541) 812-4662
Lumina Hospice And Palliative Care	Corvallis, OR	18 mi	(541) 757-9616
Serenity Hospice	Eugene, OR	28 mi	(458) 205-5166
Willamette Vital Health	Salem, OR	31 mi	(503) 588-3600
Sacred Heart Hospice	Springfield, OR	33 mi	(458) 205-7400

Nursing homes near Lebanon (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avamere Rehabilitation Of Lebanon	Lebanon, OR	1.0 mi	1 of 5	84	(541) 259-1221
Lebanon Veterans Home	Lebanon, OR	1.4 mi	3 of 5	154	(541) 497-7265
Mennonite Home	Albany, OR	9.5 mi	4 of 5	95	(541) 928-7232
Regency Albany	Albany, OR	12 mi	2 of 5	74	(541) 926-4741

Straight-line miles from the center of Lebanon. 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 Lebanon

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 52% of the $3,575 monthly median income of Lebanon 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 Lebanon: common questions

Which hospices serve Lebanon?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Lebanon ZIP codes, including Samaritan Evergreen Hospice, Lumina Hospice And Palliative Care, Serenity Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Lebanon?

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 52% of the $3,575 monthly median income of Lebanon 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 Lebanon. 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 Lebanon

More senior care near Lebanon

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Lebanon

More for Lebanon 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 Lebanon, OR