Mobility Assistance in Jennings Lodge, OR

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Jennings Lodge, OR: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Clackamas County)

213

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

4.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Oregon City)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Clackamas County)

About 327 Jennings Lodge residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 17% in Clackamas County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Jennings Lodge compared with Clackamas County and Oregon

Census figure	Jennings Lodge	Clackamas County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	17%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.6%	6.2%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	30%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	24%	27%
Households with no vehicle	10%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,409	$73,981	—

Older residents in towns around Jennings Lodge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Gladstone, OR	1.2 mi	2,213	21%
Oak Grove, OR	1.6 mi	4,274	20%
Oatfield, OR	1.7 mi	3,860	18%
West Linn, OR	2.2 mi	5,199	12%
Milwaukie, OR	3.6 mi	3,893	19%
Oregon City, OR	3.8 mi	5,559	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Connected Home Health	Clackamas, OR	4.9 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	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 608-7717
Signature Healthcare At Home	Tigard, OR	9.1 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	10 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 215-4646
Amedisys Home Health Care	Salem, OR	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 364-9850
Physicians Choice	Wilsonville, OR	10 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 308-4060

Emergency hospitals near Jennings Lodge

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center	Oregon City, OR	4.4 mi	4 of 5	(503) 656-1631
Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center	Clackamas, OR	4.9 mi	4 of 5	(503) 652-2880

Straight-line miles from the center of Jennings Lodge. 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 Jennings Lodge

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 52% of the $3,534 monthly median income of Jennings Lodge 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 Jennings Lodge: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Jennings Lodge?

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 52% of the $3,534 monthly median income of Jennings Lodge 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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