In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Hood River, OR
Support at home for adults under 65 with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability, so they can live as independently as they choose. Post what you need in Hood River for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Hood River, OR: the local picture
About 431 Hood River residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (8.4%; 6.9% in Hood River County).
108 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
11% of Hood River households have no vehicle (5.8% in Hood River County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Hood River compared with Hood River County and Oregon
| Census figure | Hood River | Hood River County | Oregon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 8.4% | 6.9% | 13% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 2.1% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Households with no vehicle | 11% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 19% | 26% | 15% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 41% | 37% | 34% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 16% | 10% | 9.9% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $52,917 | $62,826 | — |
Older residents in towns around Hood River
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Salmon, WA | 2.4 mi | 790 | 11% |
| The Dalles, OR | 20 mi | 3,198 | 14% |
| Goldendale, WA | 35 mi | 852 | 21% |
| Mount Hood Villages, OR | 35 mi | 1,303 | 8.8% |
| Washougal, WA | 41 mi | 2,932 | 13% |
| Sandy, OR | 42 mi | 1,664 | 15% |
Home health agencies serving Hood River
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Home Health | Portland, OR | 53 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (503) 215-4646 |
| Adventist Health Home Care | The Dalles, OR | 18 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (541) 296-7280 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Hood River. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What disability care for adults costs in Hood River
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 $4,410 monthly median income of Hood River 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.
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.
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Disability Care for Adults in Hood River: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Hood River?
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 $4,410 monthly median income of Hood River 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.
More senior care near Hood River
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in White Salmon, WA
- Disability Care for Adults in The Dalles, OR
- Disability Care for Adults in Goldendale, WA
- Disability Care for Adults in Mount Hood Villages, OR
- Disability Care for Adults in Washougal, WA
- Disability Care for Adults in Sandy, OR
- Disability Care for Adults in Troutdale, OR
- Disability Care for Adults in Camas, WA
- Disability Care for Adults in Wood Village, OR
- Disability Care for Adults in Fairview, OR
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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.
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