Albany, Oregon

Home Health Aides in Albany, OR

Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Albany for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in Albany, OR: the local picture

8
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Albany ZIP codes in their service area
$21.35
median hourly wage of home care aides in Oregon (BLS, May 2025)
9,558
residents 65 or older (17% of Albany)
38%
of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Linn County)

8 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Albany ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.

Home health and personal care aides in Oregon earn a median $21.35 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $18.94 and $23.25.

Albany has about 9,558 residents aged 65 or older, 38% of whom report a disability.

Albany compared with Linn County and Oregon

Census figureAlbanyLinn CountyOregon
Residents 65+ with a disability38%39%34%
Residents 65 or older17%20%19%
Residents 85 or older2.3%2.2%2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone31%24%27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)9.4%10%9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home13%7.7%15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$55,273$56,567—

Older residents in towns around Albany

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Millersburg, OR3.8 mi47226%
Jefferson, OR7.6 mi35432%
Corvallis, OR9.8 mi8,50830%
Lebanon, OR11 mi3,78748%
Philomath, OR14 mi1,00020%
Independence, OR17 mi1,09927%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Albany

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Providence Benedictine Home HealthMount Angel, OR34 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(503) 845-9226
Signature Healthcare At HomeEugene, OR36 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(541) 461-0325
Amedisys Home Health CareSalem, OR23 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(503) 364-9850
Aleca Home HealthSalem, OR19 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(503) 954-2197
Mission Home Health Of SalemAlbany, OR2.0 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(503) 766-3124
First Call Home Health Agency, LLCSalem, OR19 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(503) 371-4567
Assured Home HealthSalem, OR23 mi2 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(503) 561-5999
Psa Healthcare CertifiedVancouver, WA76 minot ratednursing, medical social work(360) 423-6098

Straight-line miles from the center of Albany. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

  • Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
  • Transfers, walking and positioning
  • Meals and help with eating
  • Medication reminders
Cost

What home health aides costs in Albany

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 40% of the $4,606 monthly median income of Albany 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 home health aide

Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.

Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Home Health Aides in Albany: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Albany?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Albany ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Providence Benedictine Home Health (4.5 of 5), Signature Healthcare At Home (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Care (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Albany?

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 40% of the $4,606 monthly median income of Albany 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).

What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?

Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.

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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