West Slope, Oregon

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in West Slope, 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 West Slope for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in West Slope, OR: the local picture

0.3 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Portland)
18
Medicare-certified home health agencies list West Slope ZIP codes in their service area
16%
of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Washington County)
1,315
residents 65 or older (20% of West Slope)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is Providence St Vincent Medical Center in Portland, about 0.3 mi away in a straight line, followed by Ohsu Hospital And Clinics (4.0 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 18 certified home health agencies whose service area includes West Slope. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

West Slope compared with Washington County and Oregon

Census figureWest SlopeWashington CountyOregon
Residents 65+ with a disability16%32%34%
Residents 65 or older20%15%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone33%27%27%
Households with no vehicle2.1%5.6%7.1%
Residents 85 or older1.7%1.6%2.1%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)8.5%8.7%9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$106,250$69,783—

Older residents in towns around West Slope

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Raleigh Hills, OR1.1 mi1,59823%
West Haven-Sylvan, OR1.4 mi1,69240%
Cedar Hills, OR1.7 mi1,71322%
Garden Home-Whitford, OR2.3 mi1,56114%
Beaverton, OR2.5 mi14,26134%
Marlene Village, OR2.7 mi86831%

Hospitals near West Slope

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Providence St Vincent Medical CenterPortland, OR0.3 mi4 of 5(503) 216-1234
Ohsu Hospital And ClinicsPortland, OR4.0 mi3 of 5(503) 494-9000
Portland Va Medical CenterPortland, OR4.0 mi5 of 5(503) 220-8262
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical CenterPortland, OR4.1 mi4 of 5(503) 413-7682

Home health agencies serving West Slope

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Divine Mercy Home Health, LLCBeaverton, OR1.3 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(503) 608-7717
Connected Home HealthClackamas, OR14 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(503) 261-8599
Signature Healthcare At HomeTigard, OR6.2 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(503) 783-2470
Providence Home HealthPortland, OR8.9 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(503) 215-4646
Physicians ChoiceWilsonville, OR14 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(503) 308-4060
Adventist Health Home Care ServicesPortland, OR14 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 West Slope. 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 West Slope

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 $8,854 monthly median income of West Slope 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 West Slope: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to West Slope?

Providence St Vincent Medical Center in Portland, about 0.3 mi in a straight line from the center of West Slope (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (503) 216-1234. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve West Slope?

Medicare lists 18 certified agencies whose service area includes West Slope ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Divine Mercy Home Health, LLC (4.5 of 5), Connected Home Health (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 West Slope?

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 $8,854 monthly median income of West Slope 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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