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

Local figures

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

17%

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

837

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

6.5%

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

3

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

About 1,448 Pendleton residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (17%; 17% in Umatilla County).

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

6.5% of Pendleton households have no vehicle (5.2% in Umatilla County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Pendleton compared with Umatilla County and Oregon

Census figure	Pendleton	Umatilla County	Oregon
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	17%	17%	13%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	10%	6.8%	5.0%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	5.2%	7.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.2%	23%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	42%	34%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.5%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,658	$51,702	—

Older residents in towns around Pendleton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Hermiston, OR	25 mi	1,949	16%
Milton-Freewater, OR	27 mi	1,160	22%
Umatilla, OR	30 mi	691	15%
College Place, WA	33 mi	2,083	14%
Walla Walla, WA	36 mi	6,410	11%
Finley, WA	36 mi	1,115	21%

Home health agencies serving Pendleton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Enhabit Home Health	La Grande, OR	43 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(541) 663-8912
Providence At Home With Compassus Home Health, Walla Walla	Walla Walla, WA	36 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(509) 522-5710
Good Shepherd Home Health	Hermiston, OR	25 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 Pendleton. 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 Pendleton

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 39% of the $4,722 monthly median income of Pendleton 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 Pendleton: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Pendleton?

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 39% of the $4,722 monthly median income of Pendleton 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 Pendleton, OR