Respite Care in Portland, OR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Portland, OR: the local picture

92,970

residents 65 or older (15% of Portland)

64%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Multnomah County)

40

Medicare-certified hospices serve Portland ZIP codes

Most older adults in Portland live with someone: 64% 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 30,296 Portland residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (34% in Multnomah County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 40 hospices serving Portland ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Portland compared with Multnomah County and Oregon

Census figure	Portland	Multnomah County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	34%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	33%	27%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	12%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	14%	13%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,808	$64,218	—

Older residents in towns around Portland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
West Haven-Sylvan, OR	5.8 mi	1,692	40%
Raleigh Hills, OR	6.3 mi	1,598	23%
Milwaukie, OR	6.5 mi	3,893	35%
West Slope, OR	6.6 mi	1,315	16%
Cedar Mill, OR	7.3 mi	2,518	15%
Vancouver, WA	7.4 mi	32,641	36%

Hospices serving Portland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Kaiser Permanente Continuing Care Services Hospice	Portland, OR	0.9 mi	(503) 499-5200
Traditions Health	Portland, OR	0.9 mi	(877) 263-7776
Providence Hospice	Portland, OR	2.5 mi	(503) 215-2273
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Oregon	Portland, OR	3.3 mi	(503) 265-6600
Housecall Providers Hospice	Portland, OR	3.3 mi	(971) 202-5501

Nursing homes near Portland (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Holladay Park Plaza	Portland, OR	0.3 mi	5 of 5	51	(503) 288-6671
Laurelhurst Post Acute & Rehabilitation	Portland, OR	1.6 mi	1 of 5	159	(503) 535-4700
Providence Child Center	Portland, OR	2.0 mi	5 of 5	58	(503) 930-4518
Fernhill Rehabilitation And Care	Portland, OR	2.1 mi	2 of 5	63	(541) 908-1010

Straight-line miles from the center of Portland. 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 Portland

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 $5,317 monthly median income of Portland 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 Portland: common questions

Which hospices serve Portland?

Medicare lists 40 hospices for Portland ZIP codes, including Kaiser Permanente Continuing Care Services Hospice, Traditions Health, Providence Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Portland?

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 $5,317 monthly median income of Portland 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 Portland. 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 Portland

More senior care near Portland

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Portland

More for Portland 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 Portland, OR