Oregon City, Oregon

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in Oregon City, OR

Non-medical help at home in the days and weeks after surgery, a hospital stay or a fall, alongside any nursing or therapy a doctor orders. Post what you need in Oregon City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in Oregon City, OR: the local picture

1.1 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Oregon City)
17
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Oregon City ZIP codes in their service area
38%
of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Clackamas County)
5,559
residents 65 or older (15% of Oregon City)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center in Oregon City, about 1.1 mi away in a straight line, followed by Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center (6.2 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 17 certified home health agencies whose service area includes Oregon City. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

Oregon City compared with Clackamas County and Oregon

Census figureOregon CityClackamas CountyOregon
Residents 65+ with a disability38%30%34%
Residents 65 or older15%20%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone24%24%27%
Households with no vehicle5.8%4.8%7.1%
Residents 85 or older1.9%2.3%2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)6.4%7.8%9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$69,000$73,981—

Older residents in towns around Oregon City

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
West Linn, OR2.9 mi5,19924%
Gladstone, OR3.1 mi2,21331%
Jennings Lodge, OR3.8 mi1,61131%
Oatfield, OR4.9 mi3,86033%
Oak Grove, OR5.3 mi4,27435%
Beavercreek, OR5.8 mi85831%

Hospitals near Oregon City

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Providence Willamette Falls Medical CenterOregon City, OR1.1 mi4 of 5(503) 656-1631
Kaiser Sunnyside Medical CenterClackamas, OR6.2 mi4 of 5(503) 652-2880
Legacy Meridian Park Medical CenterTualatin, OR8.6 mi2 of 5(503) 692-1212
Ohsu Hospital And ClinicsPortland, OR12 mi3 of 5(503) 494-9000

Home health agencies serving Oregon City

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Connected Home HealthClackamas, OR6.2 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(503) 261-8599
Divine Mercy Home Health, LLCBeaverton, OR15 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(503) 608-7717
Signature Healthcare At HomeTigard, OR11 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(503) 783-2470
Providence Home HealthPortland, OR14 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(503) 215-4646
Physicians ChoiceWilsonville, OR9.1 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(503) 308-4060
Adventist Health Home Care ServicesPortland, OR15 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(503) 251-6301

Straight-line miles from the center of Oregon City. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a post-surgery caregiver can help with

  • Help getting in and out of bed, chairs and the shower
  • Meals, fluids and medication reminders
  • Rides to follow-up and therapy appointments
  • Help with home exercises the therapist set
Cost

What post-surgery care costs in Oregon City

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 $5,750 monthly median income of Oregon City 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 post-surgery caregiver

Medicare covers home health care after surgery when a doctor orders it and the person is homebound: part-time skilled nursing and therapy from a Medicare-certified agency. It does not cover round-the-clock help, or personal care when that is the only care needed (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone after this kind of surgery? Are you comfortable with transfers, walkers and shower chairs? Can you start on the discharge date and cover the first nights? More in our post-surgery care guide.

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Questions

Post-Surgery Care in Oregon City: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Oregon City?

Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center in Oregon City, about 1.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Oregon City (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (503) 656-1631. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve Oregon City?

Medicare lists 17 certified agencies whose service area includes Oregon City ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Connected Home Health (4.5 of 5), Divine Mercy Home Health, LLC (4.5 of 5), Signature Healthcare At Home (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in Oregon City?

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 $5,750 monthly median income of Oregon City 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).

How long do people usually need help after surgery?

It depends on the operation and the person. After a hip or knee replacement many people need daily help for a few weeks, and more at night in the first days. Ask the surgical team for an estimate and plan with some slack.

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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