Respite Care in Redwood, OR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Redwood, OR: the local picture

696

residents 65 or older (19% of Redwood)

74%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Josephine County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Redwood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Redwood live with someone: 74% 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 214 Redwood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (36% in Josephine County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Redwood ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Redwood compared with Josephine County and Oregon

Census figure	Redwood	Josephine County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	36%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	26%	27%
Residents 65 or older	19%	27%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	12%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	2.1%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,468	$49,702	—

Older residents in towns around Redwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Grants Pass, OR	3.2 mi	8,808	36%
Jacksonville, OR	23 mi	1,051	31%
Central Point, OR	25 mi	3,819	26%
Medford, OR	28 mi	16,868	40%
White City, OR	29 mi	1,225	47%
Eagle Point, OR	30 mi	2,156	38%

Hospices serving Redwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice- Rogue Valley, LLC	Grants Pass, OR	2.5 mi	(458) 212-3422
Riverside Hospice	Grants Pass, OR	3.8 mi	(541) 476-1583
Signature Healthcare At Home	Central Point, OR	24 mi	(541) 664-7400
Providence Medford Hospice	Medford, OR	27 mi	(541) 732-6504
Asante Hospice	Talent, OR	34 mi	(541) 789-5005

Nursing homes near Redwood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Laurel Hill Nursing Center	Grants Pass, OR	4.1 mi	3 of 5	44	(541) 479-3700
Regency Care Of Rogue Valley	Grants Pass, OR	4.4 mi	5 of 5	102	(541) 479-2606
Royale Gardens Health & Rehabilitation Center	Grants Pass, OR	4.4 mi	2 of 5	145	(541) 476-8891
Highland House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Grants Pass, OR	4.4 mi	1 of 5	119	(541) 474-1901

Straight-line miles from the center of Redwood. 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 Redwood

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 50% of the $3,706 monthly median income of Redwood 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 Redwood: common questions

Which hospices serve Redwood?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Redwood ZIP codes, including Bristol Hospice- Rogue Valley, LLC, Riverside Hospice, Signature Healthcare At Home.

How much does respite care cost in Redwood?

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 50% of the $3,706 monthly median income of Redwood 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 Redwood. 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 Redwood, OR