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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Nyssa, OR: the local picture

4

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

$21.35

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

359

residents 65 or older (11% of Nyssa)

30%

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

4 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Nyssa ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 4 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.

Nyssa has about 359 residents aged 65 or older, 30% of whom report a disability.

Nyssa compared with Malheur County and Oregon

Census figure	Nyssa	Malheur County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	37%	34%
Residents 65 or older	11%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	31%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.1%	16%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	38%	21%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,208	$41,587	—

Older residents in towns around Nyssa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ontario, OR	10 mi	2,148	41%
Fruitland, ID	10 mi	1,024	37%
Payette, ID	14 mi	1,760	45%
Homedale, ID	18 mi	380	57%
Middleton, ID	22 mi	1,698	39%
Caldwell, ID	23 mi	6,657	41%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Nyssa

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Horizon Home Health	Meridian, ID	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 888-7877
Horizon Home Health West	Caldwell, ID	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 465-7121
Canyon Home Care & Hospice	Fruitland, ID	9.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 642-1838
Enhabit Home Health Of Western Idaho	Fruitland, ID	9.5 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 452-4972

Straight-line miles from the center of Nyssa. 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 Nyssa

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 37% of the $5,017 monthly median income of Nyssa 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 Nyssa: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Nyssa?

Medicare lists 4 certified agencies whose service area includes Nyssa ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Horizon Home Health (5 of 5), Horizon Home Health West (4.5 of 5), Canyon Home Care & Hospice (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Nyssa?

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 37% of the $5,017 monthly median income of Nyssa 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 (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.

Home Health Aides in Nyssa, OR