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

Local figures

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

16%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (17% in Umatilla County)

836

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

6.1%

of households have no vehicle (5.2% in Umatilla County)

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

About 1,875 Hermiston residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (16%; 17% in Umatilla County).

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

6.1% of Hermiston households have no vehicle (5.2% in Umatilla County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Hermiston compared with Umatilla County and Oregon

Census figure	Hermiston	Umatilla County	Oregon
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	16%	17%	13%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	7.3%	6.8%	5.0%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	5.2%	7.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	44%	23%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	42%	34%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	9.5%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,526	$51,702	—

Older residents in towns around Hermiston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Umatilla, OR	6.3 mi	691	15%
Boardman, OR	20 mi	231	9.7%
Pendleton, OR	25 mi	3,024	17%
Kennewick, WA	26 mi	13,616	16%
Finley, WA	26 mi	1,115	21%
Burbank, WA	29 mi	446	17%

Home health agencies serving Hermiston

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Shepherd Home Health	Hermiston, OR	0.8 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(541) 667-3542

Straight-line miles from the center of Hermiston. 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 Hermiston

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 $4,377 monthly median income of Hermiston 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 Hermiston: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Hermiston?

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 $4,377 monthly median income of Hermiston 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 Hermiston, OR