Mobility Assistance in Coos Bay, OR

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Coos Bay, OR: the local picture

34%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Coos County)

494

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

12 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Coos Bay)

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Coos County)

About 1,177 Coos Bay residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 25% in Coos County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Coos Bay that list physical therapy include Oregon Coast Home Health and Pacific Home Health And Hospice; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Coos Bay compared with Coos County and Oregon

Census figure	Coos Bay	Coos County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	25%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	8.6%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	41%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	28%	27%
Households with no vehicle	12%	7.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,682	$55,529	—

Older residents in towns around Coos Bay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
North Bend, OR	1.8 mi	2,385	21%
Coquille, OR	14 mi	968	26%
Bandon, OR	21 mi	1,199	20%
Myrtle Point, OR	23 mi	625	27%
Reedsport, OR	23 mi	1,625	16%
Florence, OR	43 mi	4,102	14%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Oregon Coast Home Health	Coos Bay, OR	12 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(541) 269-5454
Pacific Home Health And Hospice	Coos Bay, OR	12 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(541) 266-7005

Emergency hospitals near Coos Bay

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Bay Area Hospital	Coos Bay, OR	12 mi	2 of 5	(541) 269-8111
Coquille Valley Hospital	Coquille, OR	13 mi	not rated	(541) 396-3101

Straight-line miles from the center of Coos Bay. 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 Coos Bay

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 44% of the $4,224 monthly median income of Coos Bay 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 Coos Bay: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Coos Bay?

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 44% of the $4,224 monthly median income of Coos Bay 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.

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