Mobility Assistance in Dallas, OR: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Dallas, OR: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Polk County)

606

residents 85 or older (3.5% of all residents)

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Dallas)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Polk County)

About 899 Dallas residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 22% in Polk County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Dallas compared with Polk County and Oregon

Census figure	Dallas	Polk County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	22%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.7%	7.8%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	25%	27%
Households with no vehicle	5.7%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,394	$63,042	—

Older residents in towns around Dallas

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Monmouth, OR	6.4 mi	1,353	29%
Independence, OR	7.2 mi	1,099	16%
Sheridan, OR	13 mi	837	41%
Salem, OR	14 mi	28,181	24%
Keizer, OR	15 mi	7,059	22%
Four Corners, OR	17 mi	2,627	29%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Providence Benedictine Home Health	Mount Angel, OR	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 845-9226
Amedisys Home Health Care	Salem, OR	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 364-9850
Signature Healthcare At Home	Tigard, OR	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 783-2470
Aleca Home Health	Salem, OR	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 954-2197
Physicians Choice	Wilsonville, OR	37 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	24 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(503) 766-3124

Emergency hospitals near Dallas

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Salem Health West Valley	Dallas, OR	0.4 mi	not rated	(503) 623-8301
Salem Hospital	Salem, OR	15 mi	3 of 5	(503) 561-5200

Straight-line miles from the center of Dallas. 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 Dallas

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 41% of the $4,533 monthly median income of Dallas 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 Dallas: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Dallas?

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 41% of the $4,533 monthly median income of Dallas 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 Dallas, OR