Respite Care in Monmouth, OR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Monmouth, OR: the local picture

1,353

residents 65 or older (12% of Monmouth)

78%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Polk County)

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Monmouth ZIP codes

Most older adults in Monmouth live with someone: 78% 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 377 Monmouth residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (35% in Polk County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving Monmouth ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Monmouth compared with Polk County and Oregon

Census figure	Monmouth	Polk County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	25%	27%
Residents 65 or older	12%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	14%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,173	$63,042	—

Older residents in towns around Monmouth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Independence, OR	1.6 mi	1,099	27%
Dallas, OR	6.4 mi	4,024	34%
Salem, OR	11 mi	28,181	39%
Turner, OR	14 mi	551	24%
Four Corners, OR	14 mi	2,627	47%
Millersburg, OR	14 mi	472	26%

Hospices serving Monmouth

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Serenity Hospice	Salem, OR	9.7 mi	(503) 991-5228
Willamette Vital Health	Salem, OR	11 mi	(503) 588-3600
Samaritan Evergreen Hospice	Albany, OR	18 mi	(541) 812-4662
Lumina Hospice And Palliative Care	Corvallis, OR	22 mi	(541) 757-9616
Beloved Hospice, Inc	Wilsonville, OR	38 mi	(971) 236-1199

Nursing homes near Monmouth (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Independence Health And Rehabilitation	Independence, OR	0.9 mi	2 of 5	80	(503) 838-0001
Dallas Retirement Village Health Center	Dallas, OR	7.1 mi	4 of 5	121	(503) 623-5581
Avamere Transitional Care At Sunnyside	Salem, OR	9.6 mi	2 of 5	88	(503) 370-8284
Windsor Health And Rehabilitation	Salem, OR	12 mi	1 of 5	100	(503) 399-1135

Straight-line miles from the center of Monmouth. 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 Monmouth

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 35% of the $5,264 monthly median income of Monmouth 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 Monmouth: common questions

Which hospices serve Monmouth?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Monmouth ZIP codes, including Serenity Hospice, Willamette Vital Health, Samaritan Evergreen Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Monmouth?

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 35% of the $5,264 monthly median income of Monmouth 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 Monmouth. 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 Monmouth, OR