Mobility Assistance in The Dalles, OR

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in The Dalles, OR: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Wasco County)

467

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

1.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (The Dalles)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Wasco County)

About 718 The Dalles residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 21% in Wasco County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving The Dalles that list physical therapy include Providence Home Health and Adventist Health Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

The Dalles compared with Wasco County and Oregon

Census figure	The Dalles	Wasco County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.7%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.4%	6.2%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	34%	27%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	6.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,012	$51,897	—

Older residents in towns around The Dalles

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
White Salmon, WA	18 mi	790	9.1%
Hood River, OR	20 mi	1,359	30%
Goldendale, WA	22 mi	852	26%
Mount Hood Villages, OR	45 mi	1,303	8.4%
Sandy, OR	56 mi	1,664	22%
Washougal, WA	58 mi	2,932	13%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Providence Home Health	Portland, OR	70 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 215-4646
Adventist Health Home Care	The Dalles, OR	1.8 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(541) 296-7280

Emergency hospitals near The Dalles

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mid-Columbia Medical Center	The Dalles, OR	1.8 mi	4 of 5	(541) 296-1111
Skyline Hospital	White Salmon, WA	19 mi	not rated	(509) 491-1101

Straight-line miles from the center of The Dalles. 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 The Dalles

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 43% of the $4,334 monthly median income of The Dalles 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 The Dalles: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in The Dalles?

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 43% of the $4,334 monthly median income of The Dalles 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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