Mobility Assistance in Gresham, OR: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Gresham, OR: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Multnomah County)

1,998

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

1.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Gresham)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Multnomah County)

About 4,317 Gresham residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 20% in Multnomah County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,998 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

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

Gresham compared with Multnomah County and Oregon

Census figure	Gresham	Multnomah County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.5%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.6%	8.5%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	34%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	33%	27%
Households with no vehicle	8.8%	13%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,147	$64,218	—

Older residents in towns around Gresham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Wood Village, OR	2.5 mi	639	23%
Fairview, OR	3.1 mi	1,702	17%
Troutdale, OR	3.5 mi	2,435	19%
Damascus, OR	5.2 mi	2,684	7.6%
Happy Valley, OR	5.7 mi	4,234	15%
Camas, WA	6.9 mi	3,557	13%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Connected Home Health	Clackamas, OR	7.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(503) 261-8599
Divine Mercy Home Health, LLC	Beaverton, OR	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 608-7717
Providence Home Health	Portland, OR	8.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 215-4646
Signature Healthcare At Home	Tigard, OR	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 783-2470
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Portland, OR	4.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 251-6301
Centerwell Home Health	Vancouver, WA	9.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 620-3407

Emergency hospitals near Gresham

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center	Gresham, OR	1.4 mi	3 of 5	(503) 674-1122
Adventist Health Portland	Portland, OR	5.6 mi	4 of 5	(503) 257-2500

Straight-line miles from the center of Gresham. 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 Gresham

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 $5,012 monthly median income of Gresham 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 Gresham: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Gresham?

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 $5,012 monthly median income of Gresham 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 Gresham, OR