Respite Care in Sutherlin, OR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Sutherlin, OR: the local picture

2,182

residents 65 or older (25% of Sutherlin)

62%

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Douglas County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Sutherlin ZIP codes

Most older adults in Sutherlin live with someone: 62% 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 883 Sutherlin residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (41% in Douglas County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Sutherlin ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Sutherlin compared with Douglas County and Oregon

Census figure	Sutherlin	Douglas County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	41%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	23%	27%
Residents 65 or older	25%	26%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	3.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	12%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	5.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,500	$48,307	—

Older residents in towns around Sutherlin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Roseburg North, OR	8.2 mi	1,237	54%
Roseburg, OR	11 mi	5,163	50%
Green, OR	17 mi	1,660	37%
Winston, OR	19 mi	1,382	47%
Myrtle Creek, OR	25 mi	740	50%
Tri-City, OR	27 mi	1,123	55%

Hospices serving Sutherlin

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mercy Medical Center Hospice	Roseburg, OR	15 mi	(541) 677-2384
Amedisys Hospice Care	Roseburg, OR	15 mi	(541) 440-2583
Bristol Hospice - Eugene LLC	Springfield, OR	49 mi	(541) 844-0151

Nursing homes near Sutherlin (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rose Haven Nursing Center	Roseburg, OR	11 mi	4 of 5	193	(541) 672-1631
Umpqua Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Roseburg, OR	12 mi	4 of 5	118	(541) 464-7100

Straight-line miles from the center of Sutherlin. 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 Sutherlin

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 59% of the $3,125 monthly median income of Sutherlin 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 Sutherlin: common questions

Which hospices serve Sutherlin?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Sutherlin ZIP codes, including Mercy Medical Center Hospice, Amedisys Hospice Care, Bristol Hospice - Eugene LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Sutherlin?

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 59% of the $3,125 monthly median income of Sutherlin 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 Sutherlin. 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 Sutherlin, OR