Mobility Assistance in Redwood, OR: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Redwood, OR: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Josephine County)

44

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

2.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Grants Pass)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Josephine County)

About 149 Redwood residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 22% in Josephine County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Redwood compared with Josephine County and Oregon

Census figure	Redwood	Josephine County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	22%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.9%	9.2%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	36%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	26%	27%
Households with no vehicle	2.1%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,468	$49,702	—

Older residents in towns around Redwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Grants Pass, OR	3.2 mi	8,808	21%
Jacksonville, OR	23 mi	1,051	16%
Central Point, OR	25 mi	3,819	13%
Medford, OR	28 mi	16,868	25%
White City, OR	29 mi	1,225	29%
Eagle Point, OR	30 mi	2,156	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Riverside Home Health Care	Grants Pass, OR	3.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(541) 476-1583
Signature Healthcare At Home	Central Point, OR	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(541) 664-7400
Providence Medford Home Care	Medford, OR	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(541) 732-6500
Accentcare Home Health Of Rogue Valley, LLC	Medford, OR	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(541) 414-1800
Care Must	San Jose, CA	365 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 755-1215
Assured Home Health	Grants Pass, OR	2.5 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(541) 476-6224

Emergency hospitals near Redwood

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Asante Three Rivers Medical Center	Grants Pass, OR	2.5 mi	3 of 5	(541) 472-7000
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center	Medford, OR	29 mi	4 of 5	(541) 789-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Redwood. 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 Redwood

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 50% of the $3,706 monthly median income of Redwood 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 Redwood: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Redwood?

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 50% of the $3,706 monthly median income of Redwood 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 Redwood, OR