Mobility Assistance in Carlton, OR: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Carlton, OR: the local picture

34%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Yamhill County)

34

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

6.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Mcminnville)

50%

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

About 176 Carlton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 23% in Yamhill County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

34 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Carlton that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health Care and Providence Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Carlton compared with Yamhill County and Oregon

Census figure	Carlton	Yamhill County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	23%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.5%	7.7%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	37%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	25%	27%
Households with no vehicle	6.3%	5.5%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,000	$61,368	—

Older residents in towns around Carlton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lafayette, OR	4.5 mi	626	21%
McMinnville, OR	5.8 mi	7,059	25%
Dayton, OR	7.0 mi	365	42%
Dundee, OR	8.3 mi	601	16%
Newberg, OR	10 mi	4,160	20%
Forest Grove, OR	16 mi	3,892	26%

Home health agencies serving Carlton (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Salem, OR	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 364-9850
Providence Home Health	Portland, OR	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 215-4646
Physicians Choice	Wilsonville, OR	20 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	47 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	28 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	25 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 561-5999

Emergency hospitals near Carlton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Willamette Valley Medical Center	Mcminnville, OR	6.0 mi	2 of 5	(503) 472-6131
Providence Newberg Medical Center	Newberg, OR	10 mi	4 of 5	(503) 537-1555

Straight-line miles from the center of Carlton. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance costs in Carlton

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 31% of the $6,000 monthly median income of Carlton 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 caregiver for mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Mobility Assistance in Carlton: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Carlton?

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 31% of the $6,000 monthly median income of Carlton 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 does a caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Carlton, OR