Respite Care in Sherwood, OR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Sherwood, OR: the local picture

2,216

residents 65 or older (11% of Sherwood)

73%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Washington County)

20

Medicare-certified hospices serve Sherwood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Sherwood live with someone: 73% 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 761 Sherwood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (32% in Washington County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 20 hospices serving Sherwood ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Sherwood compared with Washington County and Oregon

Census figure	Sherwood	Washington County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	27%	27%
Residents 65 or older	11%	15%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	8.7%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	5.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,831	$69,783	—

Older residents in towns around Sherwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
King City, OR	3.4 mi	2,308	34%
Tualatin, OR	3.5 mi	4,064	30%
Bull Mountain, OR	3.7 mi	1,444	25%
Wilsonville, OR	4.8 mi	4,529	37%
Tigard, OR	5.2 mi	9,757	25%
Newberg, OR	6.8 mi	4,160	37%

Hospices serving Sherwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Brighton Hospice	Tualatin, OR	3.9 mi	(503) 430-7699
Legacy Hospice Services	Tualatin, OR	3.9 mi	(503) 220-1000
Signature Healthcare At Home	Tigard, OR	4.0 mi	(503) 261-8599
Northwest Hospice, LLC	Tigard, OR	4.0 mi	(800) 936-4756
Beloved Hospice, Inc	Wilsonville, OR	5.5 mi	(971) 236-1199

Nursing homes near Sherwood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avamere Rehabilitation Of King City	Tigard, OR	3.5 mi	4 of 5	148	(503) 620-5141
Marquis Tualatin Post Acute Rehab	Tualatin, OR	3.7 mi	5 of 5	54	(503) 612-5400
Tigard Rehabilitation And Care	Tigard, OR	4.8 mi	1 of 5	112	(503) 639-1144
Marquis Wilsonville Post Acute Rehab	Wilsonville, OR	5.6 mi	5 of 5	50	(503) 682-2840

Straight-line miles from the center of Sherwood. 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 Sherwood

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 33% of the $5,569 monthly median income of Sherwood 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 Sherwood: common questions

Which hospices serve Sherwood?

Medicare lists 20 hospices for Sherwood ZIP codes, including Brighton Hospice, Legacy Hospice Services, Signature Healthcare At Home.

How much does respite care cost in Sherwood?

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 33% of the $5,569 monthly median income of Sherwood 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 Sherwood. 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 Sherwood, OR