Mobility Assistance in Forest Grove, OR

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Forest Grove, OR: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Washington County)

462

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

7.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Hillsboro)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Washington County)

About 966 Forest Grove residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 18% in Washington County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Forest Grove that list physical therapy include Divine Mercy Home Health, LLC and Connected Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Forest Grove compared with Washington County and Oregon

Census figure	Forest Grove	Washington County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	18%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	7.1%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	27%	27%
Households with no vehicle	9.3%	5.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,004	$69,783	—

Older residents in towns around Forest Grove

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Cornelius, OR	2.9 mi	1,780	26%
North Plains, OR	7.5 mi	612	31%
Hillsboro, OR	8.4 mi	12,909	24%
Rockcreek, OR	11 mi	1,546	9.4%
Aloha, OR	12 mi	7,039	18%
Oak Hills, OR	13 mi	1,383	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Divine Mercy Home Health, LLC	Beaverton, OR	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 608-7717
Connected Home Health	Clackamas, OR	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(503) 261-8599
Signature Healthcare At Home	Tigard, OR	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 783-2470
Providence Home Health	Portland, OR	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 215-4646
Physicians Choice	Wilsonville, OR	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 308-4060
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Portland, OR	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 251-6301

Emergency hospitals near Forest Grove

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Westside	Hillsboro, OR	7.1 mi	4 of 5	(971) 310-0100
Hillsboro Medical Center	Hillsboro, OR	7.6 mi	3 of 5	(503) 681-1111

Straight-line miles from the center of Forest Grove. 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 Forest Grove

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 53% of the $3,500 monthly median income of Forest Grove 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 Forest Grove: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Forest Grove?

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 53% of the $3,500 monthly median income of Forest Grove 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 Forest Grove, OR