Adult Disability Care in Damascus, OR: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Damascus, OR: the local picture

15%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (11% in Clackamas County)

486

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

3.2%

of households have no vehicle (4.8% in Clackamas County)

16

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Damascus ZIP codes in their service area

About 960 Damascus residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (15%; 11% in Clackamas County).

486 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

3.2% of Damascus households have no vehicle (4.8% in Clackamas County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Damascus compared with Clackamas County and Oregon

Census figure	Damascus	Clackamas County	Oregon
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	15%	11%	13%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	7.5%	4.0%	5.0%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	4.8%	7.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.7%	12%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	30%	34%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.7%	7.8%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$90,667	$73,981	—

Older residents in towns around Damascus

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Happy Valley, OR	3.2 mi	4,234	5.1%
Gresham, OR	5.2 mi	17,001	16%
Oatfield, OR	7.4 mi	3,860	9.1%
Wood Village, OR	7.6 mi	639	14%
Gladstone, OR	7.8 mi	2,213	11%
Troutdale, OR	8.2 mi	2,435	13%

Home health agencies serving Damascus

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Connected Home Health	Clackamas, OR	3.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(503) 261-8599
Divine Mercy Home Health, LLC	Beaverton, OR	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 608-7717
Providence Home Health	Portland, OR	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 215-4646
Signature Healthcare At Home	Tigard, OR	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 783-2470
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Portland, OR	8.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 251-6301

Straight-line miles from the center of Damascus. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

Personal care, on the person’s terms
Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
Keeping routines the person sets

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Damascus

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 $7,556 monthly median income of Damascus 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 disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Damascus: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Damascus?

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 $7,556 monthly median income of Damascus 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).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. 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.

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Damascus, OR