Home Health Aides in Independence, OR: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Independence, OR: the local picture

8

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

$21.35

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

1,099

residents 65 or older (11% of Independence)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Polk County)

8 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Independence ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 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.

Independence has about 1,099 residents aged 65 or older, 27% of whom report a disability.

Independence compared with Polk County and Oregon

Census figure	Independence	Polk County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	35%	34%
Residents 65 or older	11%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	25%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	14%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	26%	12%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,514	$63,042	—

Older residents in towns around Independence

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Monmouth, OR	1.6 mi	1,353	34%
Dallas, OR	7.2 mi	4,024	34%
Salem, OR	9.7 mi	28,181	39%
Four Corners, OR	12 mi	2,627	47%
Turner, OR	12 mi	551	24%
Keizer, OR	13 mi	7,059	35%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Independence

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Providence Benedictine Home Health	Mount Angel, OR	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 845-9226
Amedisys Home Health Care	Salem, OR	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 364-9850
Signature Healthcare At Home	Tigard, OR	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 783-2470
Aleca Home Health	Salem, OR	8.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 954-2197
Physicians Choice	Wilsonville, OR	37 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 308-4060
Mission Home Health Of Salem	Albany, OR	17 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(503) 766-3124
First Call Home Health Agency, LLC	Salem, OR	8.1 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 371-4567
Assured Home Health	Salem, OR	11 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 561-5999

Straight-line miles from the center of Independence. 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 Independence

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 58% of the $3,210 monthly median income of Independence 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 Independence: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Independence?

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

How much does home health aides cost in Independence?

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 58% of the $3,210 monthly median income of Independence 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 Independence, OR