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

Local figures

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

11%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (9.0% in Deschutes County)

54

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

1.1%

of households have no vehicle (4.0% in Deschutes County)

5

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

About 130 Sisters residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (11%; 9.0% in Deschutes County).

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

1.1% of Sisters households have no vehicle (4.0% in Deschutes County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Sisters compared with Deschutes County and Oregon

Census figure	Sisters	Deschutes County	Oregon
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	11%	9.0%	13%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.4%	3.3%	5.0%
Households with no vehicle	1.1%	4.0%	7.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.1%	7.4%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.0%	6.8%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$91,653	$71,644	—

Older residents in towns around Sisters

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Eagle Crest, OR	13 mi	1,613	4.7%
Crooked River Ranch, OR	16 mi	1,682	14%
Redmond, OR	18 mi	5,618	9.7%
Bend, OR	20 mi	18,686	7.4%
Deschutes River Woods, OR	23 mi	1,107	16%
Three Rivers, OR	32 mi	855	13%

Home health agencies serving Sisters

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Signature Healthcare At Home	Bend, OR	19 mi	4 of 5	—	(541) 382-5050
Mission Home Health Of Bend	Bend, OR	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(541) 241-3369
Home Health Of Northwest, LLC	Bend, OR	31 mi	3.5 of 5	—	(541) 640-2518
St. Charles Home Health Services	Bend, OR	19 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(541) 706-4823
Partners Home Health	Bend, OR	19 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(541) 382-5882

Straight-line miles from the center of Sisters. 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 Sisters

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 $7,638 monthly median income of Sisters 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 Sisters: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Sisters?

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 $7,638 monthly median income of Sisters 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 Sisters, OR