Respite Care in Metzger, OR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Metzger, OR: the local picture

1,008

residents 65 or older (27% of Metzger)

60%

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

44%

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

26

Medicare-certified hospices serve Metzger ZIP codes

Most older adults in Metzger live with someone: 60% 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 399 Metzger residents aged 65 or older report a disability (44%) (32% in Washington County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Metzger compared with Washington County and Oregon

Census figure	Metzger	Washington County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	27%	27%
Residents 65 or older	27%	15%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	8.7%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	10.0%	5.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,112	$69,783	—

Older residents in towns around Metzger

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Garden Home-Whitford, OR	1.0 mi	1,561	14%
Tigard, OR	2.1 mi	9,757	25%
Raleigh Hills, OR	2.5 mi	1,598	23%
West Slope, OR	3.3 mi	1,315	16%
Beaverton, OR	3.3 mi	14,261	34%
Lake Oswego, OR	3.9 mi	9,501	19%

Hospices serving Metzger

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Forest Park Healthcare At Home	Portland, OR	1.0 mi	(971) 415-0100
Tenderly Hospice	Tigard, OR	1.0 mi	(971) 373-9429
Serenity Hospice	Tigard, OR	1.0 mi	(503) 639-0600
Gracious Care Hospice	Beaverton, OR	1.9 mi	(503) 893-9866
Assured Hospice	Portland, OR	2.7 mi	(503) 570-9766

Nursing homes near Metzger (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
West Hills Health & Rehabilitation	Portland, OR	1.6 mi	4 of 5	180	(503) 244-1107
Marquis Vermont Hills	Portland, OR	2.5 mi	5 of 5	73	(503) 246-8811
Tigard Rehabilitation And Care	Tigard, OR	2.5 mi	1 of 5	112	(503) 639-1144
Beaverton Post Acute Care Of Cascadia	Beaverton, OR	2.6 mi	5 of 5	104	(208) 403-5033

Straight-line miles from the center of Metzger. 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 Metzger

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 $5,009 monthly median income of Metzger 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 Metzger: common questions

Which hospices serve Metzger?

Medicare lists 26 hospices for Metzger ZIP codes, including Forest Park Healthcare At Home, Tenderly Hospice, Serenity Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Metzger?

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 $5,009 monthly median income of Metzger 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 Metzger. 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 Metzger, OR