Respite Care in North Bend, OR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in North Bend, OR: the local picture

2,385

residents 65 or older (23% of North Bend)

81%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Coos County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve North Bend ZIP codes

Most older adults in North Bend live with someone: 81% 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 742 North Bend residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (41% in Coos County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving North Bend ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

North Bend compared with Coos County and Oregon

Census figure	North Bend	Coos County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	41%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	28%	27%
Residents 65 or older	23%	28%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	10%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	7.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$85,602	$55,529	—

Older residents in towns around North Bend

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Coos Bay, OR	1.8 mi	3,578	49%
Coquille, OR	16 mi	968	32%
Reedsport, OR	21 mi	1,625	41%
Bandon, OR	22 mi	1,199	31%
Myrtle Point, OR	24 mi	625	48%
Florence, OR	41 mi	4,102	32%

Hospices serving North Bend

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
South Coast Hospice	Coos Bay, OR	13 mi	(541) 269-2986
Pacific Home Health & Hospice	Coos Bay, OR	13 mi	(541) 266-7005
Amedisys Hospice Care	Roseburg, OR	38 mi	(541) 440-2583
Sacred Heart Hospice	Springfield, OR	76 mi	(458) 205-7400

Nursing homes near North Bend (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avamere Rehabilitation Of Coos Bay	Coos Bay, OR	1.6 mi	2 of 5	92	(541) 267-2161
Life Care Center Of Coos Bay	Coos Bay, OR	1.9 mi	2 of 5	114	(541) 267-5433
Aidan Senior Living At Reedsport	Reedsport, OR	21 mi	4 of 5	29	(541) 271-5841
Myrtle Point Rehabilitation & Care	Myrtle Point, OR	24 mi	2 of 5	35	(541) 572-2066

Straight-line miles from the center of North Bend. 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 North Bend

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 26% of the $7,134 monthly median income of North Bend 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 North Bend: common questions

Which hospices serve North Bend?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for North Bend ZIP codes, including South Coast Hospice, Pacific Home Health & Hospice, Amedisys Hospice Care.

How much does respite care cost in North Bend?

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 26% of the $7,134 monthly median income of North Bend 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 North Bend. 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 North Bend, OR