Home Health Aides in Boardman, 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 Boardman for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Boardman, OR: the local picture
2 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Boardman ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 2 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.
Boardman has about 231 residents aged 65 or older, 16% of whom report a disability.
Boardman compared with Morrow County and Oregon
| Census figure | Boardman | Morrow County | Oregon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 16% | 46% | 34% |
| Residents 65 or older | 5.7% | 17% | 19% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 9.1% | 20% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 0.9% | 8.7% | 9.9% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 53% | 33% | 15% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $101,563 | $74,716 | — |
Older residents in towns around Boardman
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umatilla, OR | 18 mi | 691 | 56% |
| Hermiston, OR | 20 mi | 1,949 | 46% |
| Prosser, WA | 26 mi | 936 | 54% |
| Mabton, WA | 30 mi | 252 | 48% |
| Grandview, WA | 30 mi | 963 | 45% |
| Benton City, WA | 31 mi | 289 | 54% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Boardman
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Home Health | Hermiston, OR | 20 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (541) 667-3542 |
| Pioneer Memorial Home Health | Heppner, OR | 35 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (541) 676-2946 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Boardman. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a home health aide can help with
- Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
- Transfers, walking and positioning
- Meals and help with eating
- Medication reminders
What home health aides costs in Boardman
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 22% of the $8,464 monthly median income of Boardman 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 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.
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Home Health Aides in Boardman: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Boardman?
Medicare lists 2 certified agencies whose service area includes Boardman ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Good Shepherd Home Health (2 of 5), Pioneer Memorial Home Health (2 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in Boardman?
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 22% of the $8,464 monthly median income of Boardman 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.
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Home Health Aides in nearby cities
- Home Health Aides in Umatilla, OR
- Home Health Aides in Hermiston, OR
- Home Health Aides in Prosser, WA
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- Home Health Aides in Grandview, WA
- Home Health Aides in Benton City, WA
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Other care in Boardman
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.
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