Home Health Aides in Juniper Canyon, OR: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Juniper Canyon, OR: the local picture

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

$21.35

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

823

residents 65 or older (31% of Juniper Canyon)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Crook County)

Medicare's file lists no certified home health agency serving Juniper Canyon ZIP codes. Families here usually hire an aide directly or ask a hospital discharge planner which agencies travel to the area.

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.

Juniper Canyon has about 823 residents aged 65 or older, 35% of whom report a disability.

Juniper Canyon compared with Crook County and Oregon

Census figure	Juniper Canyon	Crook County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	36%	34%
Residents 65 or older	31%	25%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	18%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.0%	8.0%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.9%	6.5%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,353	$64,888	—

Older residents in towns around Juniper Canyon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Prineville, OR	8.9 mi	2,266	42%
Redmond, OR	22 mi	5,618	43%
Eagle Crest, OR	28 mi	1,613	20%
Bend, OR	30 mi	18,686	27%
Crooked River Ranch, OR	30 mi	1,682	31%
Deschutes River Woods, OR	34 mi	1,107	32%

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 Juniper Canyon

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 33% of the $5,613 monthly median income of Juniper Canyon 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 Juniper Canyon: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Juniper Canyon?

Medicare’s file lists none for Juniper Canyon ZIP codes. Ask the hospital discharge planner or your doctor which agencies travel to you, or hire an aide directly.

How much does home health aides cost in Juniper Canyon?

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 33% of the $5,613 monthly median income of Juniper Canyon 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 Juniper Canyon, OR