Mobility Assistance in Oatfield, OR

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Oatfield, OR: the local picture

18%

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

313

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

3.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Clackamas)

33%

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

About 651 Oatfield residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 17% in Clackamas County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Oatfield compared with Clackamas County and Oregon

Census figure	Oatfield	Clackamas County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	17%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.4%	6.2%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	30%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	24%	27%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,313	$73,981	—

Older residents in towns around Oatfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Jennings Lodge, OR	1.7 mi	1,611	20%
Gladstone, OR	1.9 mi	2,213	21%
Oak Grove, OR	2.0 mi	4,274	20%
Milwaukie, OR	2.6 mi	3,893	19%
West Linn, OR	3.8 mi	5,199	12%
Happy Valley, OR	4.4 mi	4,234	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Connected Home Health	Clackamas, OR	3.6 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	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 608-7717
Providence Home Health	Portland, OR	8.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 215-4646
Signature Healthcare At Home	Tigard, OR	10 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	38 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 364-9850
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Portland, OR	10 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 251-6301

Emergency hospitals near Oatfield

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center	Clackamas, OR	3.6 mi	4 of 5	(503) 652-2880
Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center	Oregon City, OR	5.3 mi	4 of 5	(503) 656-1631

Straight-line miles from the center of Oatfield. 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 Oatfield

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 32% of the $5,859 monthly median income of Oatfield 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 Oatfield: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Oatfield?

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 32% of the $5,859 monthly median income of Oatfield 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 Oatfield, OR