Mobility Assistance in Myrtle Point, OR

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Myrtle Point, OR: the local picture

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Coos County)

92

residents 85 or older (3.4% of all residents)

9.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Coquille)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Coos County)

About 160 Myrtle Point residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 25% in Coos County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Myrtle Point that list physical therapy include Oregon Coast Home Health and Pacific Home Health And Hospice; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Myrtle Point compared with Coos County and Oregon

Census figure	Myrtle Point	Coos County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	25%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.9%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	20%	8.6%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	41%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	28%	27%
Households with no vehicle	10.0%	7.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,722	$55,529	—

Older residents in towns around Myrtle Point

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Coquille, OR	8.5 mi	968	26%
Bandon, OR	15 mi	1,199	20%
Coos Bay, OR	23 mi	3,578	34%
North Bend, OR	24 mi	2,385	21%
Winston, OR	36 mi	1,382	26%
Green, OR	38 mi	1,660	22%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Oregon Coast Home Health	Coos Bay, OR	11 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(541) 269-5454
Pacific Home Health And Hospice	Coos Bay, OR	11 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(541) 266-7005

Emergency hospitals near Myrtle Point

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Coquille Valley Hospital	Coquille, OR	9.3 mi	not rated	(541) 396-3101
Bay Area Hospital	Coos Bay, OR	11 mi	2 of 5	(541) 269-8111

Straight-line miles from the center of Myrtle Point. 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 Myrtle Point

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 56% of the $3,310 monthly median income of Myrtle Point 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 Myrtle Point: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Myrtle Point?

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 56% of the $3,310 monthly median income of Myrtle Point 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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