Respite Care in Seaside, OR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Seaside, OR: the local picture

1,873

residents 65 or older (26% of Seaside)

51%

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

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Clatsop County)

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Seaside ZIP codes

Most older adults in Seaside live with someone: 51% 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 755 Seaside residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (37% in Clatsop County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 2 hospices serving Seaside ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Seaside compared with Clatsop County and Oregon

Census figure	Seaside	Clatsop County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	37%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	30%	27%
Residents 65 or older	26%	25%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.9%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	18%	7.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,250	$56,696	—

Older residents in towns around Seaside

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Warrenton, OR	13 mi	1,330	44%
Astoria, OR	15 mi	2,154	38%
Vernonia, OR	36 mi	418	43%
Tillamook, OR	37 mi	755	54%
Longview, WA	47 mi	7,663	41%
Longview Heights, WA	48 mi	634	18%

Hospices serving Seaside

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lower Columbia Hospice	Astoria, OR	13 mi	(503) 338-6230
Adventist Health Hospice	Portland, OR	75 mi	(503) 251-6192

Nursing homes near Seaside (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Clatsop Care Center	Astoria, OR	14 mi	4 of 5	71	(503) 325-0313
Nehalem Valley Care Center	Wheeler, OR	21 mi	3 of 5	50	(503) 368-5171

Straight-line miles from the center of Seaside. 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 Seaside

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 44% of the $4,188 monthly median income of Seaside 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 Seaside: common questions

Which hospices serve Seaside?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Seaside ZIP codes, including Lower Columbia Hospice, Adventist Health Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Seaside?

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 44% of the $4,188 monthly median income of Seaside 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 Seaside. 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 Seaside, OR