Mobility Assistance in West Haven-Sylvan, OR

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in West Haven-Sylvan, OR: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Washington County)

239

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

1.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Portland)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Washington County)

About 254 West Haven-Sylvan residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 18% in Washington County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

West Haven-Sylvan compared with Washington County and Oregon

Census figure	West Haven-Sylvan	Washington County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	18%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.5%	7.1%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	27%	27%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	5.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$104,300	$69,783	—

Older residents in towns around West Haven-Sylvan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
West Slope, OR	1.4 mi	1,315	11%
Cedar Mill, OR	2.2 mi	2,518	8.9%
Cedar Hills, OR	2.2 mi	1,713	14%
Raleigh Hills, OR	2.2 mi	1,598	13%
Marlene Village, OR	2.6 mi	868	21%
Beaverton, OR	3.6 mi	14,261	20%

Home health agencies serving West Haven-Sylvan (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Divine Mercy Home Health, LLC	Beaverton, OR	2.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 608-7717
Connected Home Health	Clackamas, OR	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(503) 261-8599
Signature Healthcare At Home	Tigard, OR	7.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 783-2470
Providence Home Health	Portland, OR	8.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 215-4646
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Portland, OR	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 251-6301
Centerwell Home Health	Vancouver, WA	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 620-3407

Emergency hospitals near West Haven-Sylvan

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Providence St Vincent Medical Center	Portland, OR	1.4 mi	4 of 5	(503) 216-1234
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center	Portland, OR	3.2 mi	4 of 5	(503) 413-7682

Straight-line miles from the center of West Haven-Sylvan. 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 West Haven-Sylvan

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 21% of the $8,692 monthly median income of West Haven-Sylvan 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 West Haven-Sylvan: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in West Haven-Sylvan?

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 21% of the $8,692 monthly median income of West Haven-Sylvan 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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