Respite Care in Umatilla, OR: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Umatilla, OR: the local picture

691

residents 65 or older (9.2% of Umatilla)

81%

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

56%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Umatilla County)

1

Medicare-certified hospices serve Umatilla ZIP codes

Most older adults in Umatilla live with someone: 81% 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 355 Umatilla residents aged 65 or older report a disability (56%) (42% in Umatilla County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 1 hospice serving Umatilla ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Umatilla compared with Umatilla County and Oregon

Census figure	Umatilla	Umatilla County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	56%	42%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	26%	27%
Residents 65 or older	9.2%	16%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	9.5%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	5.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,530	$51,702	—

Older residents in towns around Umatilla

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hermiston, OR	6.3 mi	1,949	46%
Boardman, OR	18 mi	231	16%
Kennewick, WA	21 mi	13,616	40%
Finley, WA	22 mi	1,115	39%
Benton City, WA	25 mi	289	54%
Richland, WA	26 mi	10,635	36%

Hospices serving Umatilla

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vange John Memorial Hospice	Hermiston, OR	5.5 mi	(541) 667-3469

Nursing homes near Umatilla (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Regency Hermiston Nursing & Rehab Center	Hermiston, OR	5.6 mi	3 of 5	105	(541) 567-8337
Regency Canyon Lakes Rehab And Nursing Center	Kennewick, WA	20 mi	5 of 5	53	(509) 582-5900
Life Care Center Of Kennewick	Kennewick, WA	22 mi	3 of 5	136	(509) 586-9185
Life Care Center Of Richland	Richland, WA	24 mi	2 of 5	104	(509) 943-1117

Straight-line miles from the center of Umatilla. 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 Umatilla

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 50% of the $3,711 monthly median income of Umatilla 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 Umatilla: common questions

Which hospices serve Umatilla?

Medicare lists 1 hospice for Umatilla ZIP codes, including Vange John Memorial Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Umatilla?

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 50% of the $3,711 monthly median income of Umatilla 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 Umatilla. 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 Umatilla, OR