Respite Care in Scappoose, OR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Scappoose, OR: the local picture

1,279

residents 65 or older (16% of Scappoose)

72%

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Columbia County)

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Scappoose ZIP codes

Most older adults in Scappoose live with someone: 72% 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 355 Scappoose residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (33% in Columbia County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Scappoose compared with Columbia County and Oregon

Census figure	Scappoose	Columbia County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	33%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	24%	27%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.4%	7.7%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	2.1%	4.4%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,500	$56,667	—

Older residents in towns around Scappoose

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
St. Helens, OR	7.3 mi	2,253	38%
Felida, WA	8.3 mi	1,774	25%
Lake Shore, WA	9.9 mi	1,390	34%
Ridgefield, WA	11 mi	1,689	30%
Salmon Creek, WA	11 mi	4,415	30%
Mount Vista, WA	12 mi	2,307	26%

Hospices serving Scappoose

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Care Partners	Portland, OR	15 mi	(503) 648-9565
Traditions Health	Portland, OR	20 mi	(877) 263-7776
Providence Hospice	Portland, OR	20 mi	(503) 215-2273
Gracious Care Hospice	Beaverton, OR	21 mi	(503) 893-9866
Forest Park Healthcare At Home	Portland, OR	22 mi	(971) 415-0100

Nursing homes near Scappoose (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avalon Care Center - Scappoose	Scappoose, OR	0.2 mi	3 of 5	40	(503) 543-7131
Saint Helens Post Acute	Saint Helens, OR	7.6 mi	2 of 5	92	(503) 397-2713
Woodland Convalescent Center	Woodland, WA	11 mi	2 of 5	62	(360) 225-9443
Salmon Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation	Vancouver, WA	12 mi	3 of 5	120	(360) 574-5247

Straight-line miles from the center of Scappoose. 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 Scappoose

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 42% of the $4,375 monthly median income of Scappoose 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 Scappoose: common questions

Which hospices serve Scappoose?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Scappoose ZIP codes, including Care Partners, Traditions Health, Providence Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Scappoose?

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 42% of the $4,375 monthly median income of Scappoose 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 Scappoose. 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 Scappoose, OR