Mobility Assistance in Oak Harbor, WA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Oak Harbor, WA: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Island County)

589

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

5.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Coupeville)

39%

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

About 801 Oak Harbor residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 15% in Island County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Oak Harbor that list physical therapy include Eden Home Health and Signature Healthcare At Home; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Oak Harbor compared with Island County and Washington

Census figure	Oak Harbor	Island County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	15%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.2%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	5.6%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	23%	26%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	3.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,057	$76,740	—

Older residents in towns around Oak Harbor

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Camano, WA	12 mi	5,906	11%
Anacortes, WA	13 mi	5,751	15%
Stanwood, WA	14 mi	1,360	35%
Port Townsend, WA	14 mi	4,551	17%
Warm Beach, WA	16 mi	958	27%
Mount Vernon, WA	17 mi	6,520	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Eden Home Health	Bellingham, WA	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 734-5410
Signature Healthcare At Home	Burlington, WA	19 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(425) 861-3850

Emergency hospitals near Oak Harbor

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Whidbeyhealth Medical Center	Coupeville, WA	5.7 mi	2 of 5	(360) 678-5151
Island Hospital	Anacortes, WA	14 mi	4 of 5	(360) 299-1300

Straight-line miles from the center of Oak Harbor. 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 Oak Harbor

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $5,338 monthly median income of Oak Harbor households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 an hour (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 Oak Harbor: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Oak Harbor?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $5,338 monthly median income of Oak Harbor households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 an hour (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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