Mobility Assistance in Molalla, OR: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Molalla, OR: the local picture

37%

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

90

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

13 mi

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

45%

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

About 323 Molalla residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (37%; 17% in Clackamas County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Molalla compared with Clackamas County and Oregon

Census figure	Molalla	Clackamas County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	37%	17%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	6.2%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	30%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	24%	27%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,167	$73,981	—

Older residents in towns around Molalla

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Canby, OR	9.5 mi	3,750	20%
Beavercreek, OR	9.8 mi	858	16%
Hubbard, OR	11 mi	333	17%
Mount Angel, OR	12 mi	592	30%
Oregon City, OR	13 mi	5,559	20%
Woodburn, OR	13 mi	5,217	31%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Providence Benedictine Home Health	Mount Angel, OR	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 845-9226
Connected Home Health	Clackamas, OR	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(503) 261-8599
Signature Healthcare At Home	Tigard, OR	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 783-2470
Amedisys Home Health Care	Salem, OR	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 364-9850
Mission Home Health Of Portland	Portland, OR	21 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(888) 743-4979
Amedisys Home Health Care	Portland, OR	27 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(503) 253-5155

Emergency hospitals near Molalla

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center	Oregon City, OR	13 mi	4 of 5	(503) 656-1631
Legacy Silverton Medical Center	Silverton, OR	14 mi	not rated	(503) 873-1500

Straight-line miles from the center of Molalla. 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 Molalla

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 38% of the $4,931 monthly median income of Molalla 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 Molalla: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Molalla?

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 38% of the $4,931 monthly median income of Molalla 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 Molalla, OR