Respite Care in Sandy, OR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Sandy, OR: the local picture

1,664

residents 65 or older (13% of Sandy)

80%

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

39%

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

21

Medicare-certified hospices serve Sandy ZIP codes

Most older adults in Sandy live with someone: 80% 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 644 Sandy residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (30% in Clackamas County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 21 hospices serving Sandy ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Sandy compared with Clackamas County and Oregon

Census figure	Sandy	Clackamas County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	30%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	13%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	7.8%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,591	$73,981	—

Older residents in towns around Sandy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Estacada, OR	7.6 mi	686	29%
Damascus, OR	8.7 mi	2,684	19%
Gresham, OR	11 mi	17,001	38%
Troutdale, OR	11 mi	2,435	33%
Happy Valley, OR	12 mi	4,234	36%
Wood Village, OR	12 mi	639	37%

Hospices serving Sandy

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
MT. Hood Hospice, Inc.	Sandy, OR	2.6 mi	(503) 668-5545
Bristol Hospice Oregon LLC	Clackamas, OR	12 mi	(503) 698-8911
Agape Hospice Nw	Clackamas, OR	12 mi	(503) 628-9595
Eden Hospice	Oregon City, OR	15 mi	(971) 256-6642
Adventist Health Hospice	Portland, OR	15 mi	(503) 251-6192

Nursing homes near Sandy (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Regency Gresham Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Gresham, OR	7.9 mi	5 of 5	128	(503) 665-1151
Fairlawn Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia	Gresham, OR	9.7 mi	5 of 5	82	(503) 667-1965
Gresham Post Acute Care And Rehabilitation	Gresham, OR	11 mi	2 of 5	78	(503) 666-5600
Village Manor Of Cascadia	Wood Village, OR	12 mi	4 of 5	60	(503) 491-0553

Straight-line miles from the center of Sandy. 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 Sandy

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 47% of the $3,966 monthly median income of Sandy 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 Sandy: common questions

Which hospices serve Sandy?

Medicare lists 21 hospices for Sandy ZIP codes, including MT. Hood Hospice, Inc., Bristol Hospice Oregon LLC, Agape Hospice Nw.

How much does respite care cost in Sandy?

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 47% of the $3,966 monthly median income of Sandy 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 Sandy. 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 Sandy

More senior care near Sandy

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Sandy

More for Sandy 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 Sandy, OR