Home Health Aides in Milton-Freewater, OR: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Milton-Freewater, OR: the local picture

2

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

$21.35

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

1,160

residents 65 or older (16% of Milton-Freewater)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Umatilla County)

2 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Milton-Freewater 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.

Milton-Freewater has about 1,160 residents aged 65 or older, 27% of whom report a disability.

Milton-Freewater compared with Umatilla County and Oregon

Census figure	Milton-Freewater	Umatilla County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	42%	34%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	26%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	9.5%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	30%	23%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,598	$51,702	—

Older residents in towns around Milton-Freewater

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
College Place, WA	7.4 mi	2,083	32%
Walla Walla, WA	9.5 mi	6,410	37%
Pendleton, OR	27 mi	3,024	38%
Dayton, WA	33 mi	683	38%
Burbank, WA	34 mi	446	25%
Finley, WA	35 mi	1,115	39%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Milton-Freewater

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Providence At Home With Compassus Home Health, Walla Walla	Walla Walla, WA	9.3 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(509) 522-5710
Good Shepherd Home Health	Hermiston, OR	43 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(541) 667-3542

Straight-line miles from the center of Milton-Freewater. 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 Milton-Freewater

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 64% of the $2,883 monthly median income of Milton-Freewater 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 Milton-Freewater: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Milton-Freewater?

Medicare lists 2 certified agencies whose service area includes Milton-Freewater ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Providence At Home With Compassus Home Health, Walla Walla (3 of 5), Good Shepherd Home Health (2 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Milton-Freewater?

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 64% of the $2,883 monthly median income of Milton-Freewater 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 Milton-Freewater, OR