Respite Care in Stayton, OR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Stayton, OR: the local picture

1,756

residents 65 or older (21% of Stayton)

77%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Marion County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Stayton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Stayton live with someone: 77% 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 589 Stayton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (38% in Marion County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Stayton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Stayton compared with Marion County and Oregon

Census figure	Stayton	Marion County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	38%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	28%	27%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.3%	9.8%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	6.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,552	$57,979	—

Older residents in towns around Stayton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sublimity, OR	1.7 mi	1,008	37%
Aumsville, OR	4.4 mi	370	30%
Turner, OR	8.0 mi	551	24%
Jefferson, OR	12 mi	354	32%
Four Corners, OR	12 mi	2,627	47%
Salem, OR	14 mi	28,181	39%

Hospices serving Stayton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Serenity Hospice	Salem, OR	14 mi	(503) 991-5228
Willamette Vital Health	Salem, OR	17 mi	(503) 588-3600
Samaritan Evergreen Hospice	Albany, OR	18 mi	(541) 812-4662
Beloved Hospice, Inc	Wilsonville, OR	34 mi	(971) 236-1199
Brighton Hospice	Tualatin, OR	39 mi	(503) 430-7699

Nursing homes near Stayton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Salem Transitional Care	Salem, OR	11 mi	2 of 5	80	(503) 576-3000
Avamere Transitional Care At Sunnyside	Salem, OR	13 mi	2 of 5	88	(503) 370-8284
Tierra Rose Care Center	Salem, OR	13 mi	5 of 5	76	(503) 585-4602
Windsor Health And Rehabilitation	Salem, OR	15 mi	1 of 5	100	(503) 399-1135

Straight-line miles from the center of Stayton. 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 Stayton

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 $4,379 monthly median income of Stayton 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 Stayton: common questions

Which hospices serve Stayton?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Stayton ZIP codes, including Serenity Hospice, Willamette Vital Health, Samaritan Evergreen Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Stayton?

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 $4,379 monthly median income of Stayton 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 Stayton. 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 Stayton, OR