Mobility Assistance in Hayesville, OR

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Hayesville, OR: the local picture

27%

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

198

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

2.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Salem)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Marion County)

About 707 Hayesville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 23% in Marion County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Hayesville compared with Marion County and Oregon

Census figure	Hayesville	Marion County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	23%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.7%	8.4%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	38%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	28%	27%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,384	$57,979	—

Older residents in towns around Hayesville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Keizer, OR	3.0 mi	7,059	22%
Four Corners, OR	3.5 mi	2,627	29%
Salem, OR	4.5 mi	28,181	24%
Turner, OR	9.1 mi	551	15%
Silverton, OR	9.6 mi	1,896	18%
Gervais, OR	9.7 mi	147	17%

Emergency hospitals near Hayesville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Salem Hospital	Salem, OR	2.6 mi	3 of 5	(503) 561-5200
Legacy Silverton Medical Center	Silverton, OR	10 mi	not rated	(503) 873-1500

Straight-line miles from the center of Hayesville. 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 Hayesville

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 50% of the $3,699 monthly median income of Hayesville 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 Hayesville: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Hayesville?

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 50% of the $3,699 monthly median income of Hayesville 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 Hayesville, OR