Respite Care in Milwaukie, OR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Milwaukie, OR: the local picture

3,893

residents 65 or older (18% of Milwaukie)

72%

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

35%

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

27

Medicare-certified hospices serve Milwaukie ZIP codes

Most older adults in Milwaukie 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 1,333 Milwaukie residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (30% in Clackamas County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Milwaukie compared with Clackamas County and Oregon

Census figure	Milwaukie	Clackamas County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	30%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.7%	7.8%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,191	$73,981	—

Older residents in towns around Milwaukie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Oak Grove, OR	2.3 mi	4,274	35%
Oatfield, OR	2.6 mi	3,860	33%
Jennings Lodge, OR	3.6 mi	1,611	31%
Gladstone, OR	4.3 mi	2,213	31%
Lake Oswego, OR	4.4 mi	9,501	19%
West Linn, OR	5.5 mi	5,199	24%

Hospices serving Milwaukie

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ageright Hospice	Milwaukie, OR	0.6 mi	(971) 206-5152
Heart 2 Heart Hospice Care LLC	Portland, OR	3.0 mi	(503) 252-5676
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Oregon	Portland, OR	5.0 mi	(503) 265-6600
Housecall Providers Hospice	Portland, OR	5.0 mi	(971) 202-5501
Bristol Hospice Oregon LLC	Clackamas, OR	5.3 mi	(503) 698-8911

Nursing homes near Milwaukie (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Stanley Post Acute	Milwaukie, OR	1.1 mi	3 of 5	96	(503) 659-2323
Willamette View Health Center	Milwaukie, OR	1.8 mi	5 of 5	6	(503) 353-7000
Fernwood Supportive Living At Madrona Grove	Portland, OR	1.9 mi	4 of 5	16	(503) 654-3171
The Creston Health & Rehabilitation	Portland, OR	3.2 mi	1 of 5	100	(503) 231-1411

Straight-line miles from the center of Milwaukie. 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 Milwaukie

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 36% of the $5,183 monthly median income of Milwaukie 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 Milwaukie: common questions

Which hospices serve Milwaukie?

Medicare lists 27 hospices for Milwaukie ZIP codes, including Ageright Hospice, Heart 2 Heart Hospice Care LLC, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Oregon.

How much does respite care cost in Milwaukie?

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 36% of the $5,183 monthly median income of Milwaukie 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 Milwaukie. 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 Milwaukie, OR