Respite Care in Washougal, WA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Washougal, WA: the local picture

2,932

residents 65 or older (17% of Washougal)

77%

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Clark County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Washougal ZIP codes

Most older adults in Washougal 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 833 Washougal residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (33% in Clark County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Washougal ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Washougal compared with Clark County and Washington

Census figure	Washougal	Clark County	Washington
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	24%	26%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.1%	7.8%	8.9%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	4.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$85,013	$70,788	—

Older residents in towns around Washougal

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Troutdale, OR	3.8 mi	2,435	33%
Camas, WA	4.3 mi	3,557	27%
Wood Village, OR	4.8 mi	639	37%
Fairview, OR	5.0 mi	1,702	33%
Gresham, OR	7.2 mi	17,001	38%
Orchards, WA	12 mi	3,388	36%

Hospices serving Washougal

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Adventist Health Hospice	Portland, OR	7.8 mi	(503) 251-6192
Providence Hospice	Portland, OR	13 mi	(503) 215-2273
Peacehealth Southwest Hospice	Vancouver, WA	14 mi	(360) 696-5100
Agape Hospice Nw	Clackamas, OR	14 mi	(503) 628-9595
Kaiser Permanente Continuing Care Services Hospice	Portland, OR	15 mi	(503) 499-5200

Nursing homes near Washougal (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lacamas Creek Post Acute	Camas, WA	3.1 mi	5 of 5	83	(360) 834-5055
Village Manor Of Cascadia	Wood Village, OR	4.7 mi	4 of 5	60	(503) 491-0553
Fairlawn Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia	Gresham, OR	6.0 mi	5 of 5	82	(503) 667-1965
Regency Gresham Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Gresham, OR	6.6 mi	5 of 5	128	(503) 665-1151

Straight-line miles from the center of Washougal. 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 Washougal

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $7,084 monthly median income of Washougal households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 an hour (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 Washougal: common questions

Which hospices serve Washougal?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Washougal ZIP codes, including Adventist Health Hospice, Providence Hospice, Peacehealth Southwest Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Washougal?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $7,084 monthly median income of Washougal households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 an hour (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 Washougal. 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 Washington.

More near Washougal

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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 Washougal, WA