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

Local figures

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

11%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (14% in Marion County)

83

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

1.4%

of households have no vehicle (6.2% in Marion County)

7

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

About 219 Jefferson residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (11%; 14% in Marion County).

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

1.4% of Jefferson households have no vehicle (6.2% in Marion County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Jefferson compared with Marion County and Oregon

Census figure	Jefferson	Marion County	Oregon
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	11%	14%	13%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.3%	5.3%	5.0%
Households with no vehicle	1.4%	6.2%	7.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	16%	26%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	38%	34%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.8%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,000	$57,979	—

Older residents in towns around Jefferson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Millersburg, OR	4.2 mi	472	7.1%
Albany, OR	7.6 mi	9,558	16%
Turner, OR	9.5 mi	551	11%
Aumsville, OR	11 mi	370	16%
Stayton, OR	12 mi	1,756	12%
Sublimity, OR	13 mi	1,008	12%

Home health agencies serving Jefferson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Providence Benedictine Home Health	Mount Angel, OR	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 845-9226
Signature Healthcare At Home	Eugene, OR	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(541) 461-0325
Amedisys Home Health Care	Salem, OR	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 364-9850
Signature Healthcare At Home	Tigard, OR	49 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 783-2470
Mission Home Health Of Salem	Albany, OR	6.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(503) 766-3124

Straight-line miles from the center of Jefferson. 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 Jefferson

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 $4,417 monthly median income of Jefferson 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 Jefferson: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Jefferson?

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 $4,417 monthly median income of Jefferson 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Jefferson, OR