Respite Care in Sisters, OR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Sisters, OR: the local picture

1,176

residents 65 or older (39% of Sisters)

72%

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

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Deschutes County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Sisters ZIP codes

Most older adults in Sisters 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 269 Sisters residents aged 65 or older report a disability (23%) (28% in Deschutes County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Sisters ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Sisters compared with Deschutes County and Oregon

Census figure	Sisters	Deschutes County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	22%	27%
Residents 65 or older	39%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.0%	6.8%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	1.1%	4.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$91,653	$71,644	—

Older residents in towns around Sisters

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Eagle Crest, OR	13 mi	1,613	20%
Crooked River Ranch, OR	16 mi	1,682	31%
Redmond, OR	18 mi	5,618	43%
Bend, OR	20 mi	18,686	27%
Deschutes River Woods, OR	23 mi	1,107	32%
Three Rivers, OR	32 mi	855	19%

Hospices serving Sisters

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Redmond	Redmond, OR	18 mi	(541) 548-7483
Partners In Care	Bend, OR	19 mi	(541) 382-5882
Signature Healthcare At Home	Bend, OR	19 mi	(541) 527-1703
St. Charles Hospice	Bend, OR	19 mi	(541) 706-6700
Heart 'N Home Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC	Bend, OR	19 mi	(541) 508-4036

Nursing homes near Sisters (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Regency Redmond Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Redmond, OR	18 mi	5 of 5	50	(541) 548-5066
Pilot Butte Rehabilitation Center	Bend, OR	21 mi	1 of 5	74	(541) 382-5531
Regency Care Of Central Oregon	Bend, OR	21 mi	5 of 5	46	(541) 382-7161
Bend Transitional Care	Bend, OR	22 mi	5 of 5	60	(541) 382-0479

Straight-line miles from the center of Sisters. 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 Sisters

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 24% of the $7,638 monthly median income of Sisters 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 Sisters: common questions

Which hospices serve Sisters?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Sisters ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Redmond, Partners In Care, Signature Healthcare At Home.

How much does respite care cost in Sisters?

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 24% of the $7,638 monthly median income of Sisters 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 Sisters. 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 Sisters

More senior care near Sisters

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Sisters

More for Sisters 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 Sisters, OR