Home Health Aides in Hood River, OR: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Hood River, OR: the local picture

2

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

$21.35

median hourly wage of home care aides in Oregon (BLS, May 2025)

1,359

residents 65 or older (16% of Hood River)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Hood River County)

2 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Hood River 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.

Hood River has about 1,359 residents aged 65 or older, 41% of whom report a disability.

Hood River compared with Hood River County and Oregon

Census figure	Hood River	Hood River County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	37%	34%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	29%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	10%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	19%	26%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,917	$62,826	—

Older residents in towns around Hood River

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
White Salmon, WA	2.4 mi	790	21%
The Dalles, OR	20 mi	3,198	36%
Goldendale, WA	35 mi	852	43%
Mount Hood Villages, OR	35 mi	1,303	25%
Washougal, WA	41 mi	2,932	29%
Sandy, OR	42 mi	1,664	39%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Hood River

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Providence Home Health	Portland, OR	53 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 215-4646
Adventist Health Home Care	The Dalles, OR	18 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(541) 296-7280

Straight-line miles from the center of Hood River. 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 Hood River

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 $4,410 monthly median income of Hood River 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 Hood River: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Hood River?

Medicare lists 2 certified agencies whose service area includes Hood River ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Providence Home Health (4 of 5), Adventist Health Home Care (2.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Hood River?

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 $4,410 monthly median income of Hood River 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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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.

Home Health Aides in Hood River, OR