Disability Support Services in La Grande, OR
Reliable in-home attendant care for individuals with I/DD in La Grande, Baker City, and across Union and Baker counties in Eastern Oregon.
La Grande at a Glance
- Services Available
- In-Home Attendant Care
- County
- Union County
- Local CDDP
- New Directions Northwest, Inc. — Baker County CDDP · 541-523-8366
- Nearest Day Support Activities
- Salem
Disability Support Agency Serving La Grande, Baker City, and Eastern Oregon
La Grande and Baker City anchor the far eastern reaches of Oregon — separated from the Willamette Valley by the Cascade Range, the high desert, and hours of driving through the Blue Mountains. For families in Union and Baker counties navigating the I/DD service system, the distance from Oregon's population centers has always meant fewer providers and longer waits. North Star Oregon is working to change that, bringing reliable in-home attendant care to Eastern Oregon's tight-knit communities.
In Union County, developmental disability services are coordinated through the Center for Human Development, Inc. (CHD), the local CDDP provider, located at 2301 Cove Avenue, La Grande, OR 97850 (phone: 541-962-8800). In Baker County, the CDDP is operated by New Directions Northwest, Inc., at 3425 13th St, Baker City, OR 97814 (phone: 541-523-8366). Whether you're already working with a service coordinator at CHD or New Directions, or you're just beginning the eligibility process, North Star Oregon can partner with your team to build an attendant care plan that works for your life — right here in Eastern Oregon.
La Grande (population 13,026) is home to Eastern Oregon University and serves as the commercial center of the Grande Ronde Valley, while Baker City (population 10,099) is the county seat of Baker County, known for its beautifully preserved historic downtown and its role as the gateway to the Wallowa Mountains and the Oregon Trail. Both communities share a fierce independence and a strong sense of self-reliance — and both deserve access to the same quality of disability support available anywhere in the state.
Disability Support Services in La Grande, Oregon
Closing the Distance Gap in Eastern Oregon
Union County and Baker County have a combined population of roughly 42,000 people spread across more than 5,000 square miles of mountains, valleys, and rangeland. La Grande is over four hours from Portland and nearly three hours from Bend. Baker City is another 45 minutes southeast. For families in this region, traveling to access disability services isn't just inconvenient — it can be genuinely impractical, especially in winter when mountain passes close and road conditions deteriorate. North Star Oregon's services in La Grande and Baker City are coordinated through Oregon's K-Plan and the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS). If you're already connected with a case manager at CHD in La Grande or New Directions Northwest in Baker City, we can integrate directly with your existing team. If you're new to the system, we'll help you understand your options step by step.
Dependable Support in Communities That Value It
Eastern Oregon communities run on trust and follow-through. People know their neighbors. Handshakes still mean something. When you invite a support worker into your home in La Grande or Baker City, you're not looking for a faceless agency — you're looking for someone who shows up, every time, and who genuinely cares about the person they're supporting. Every North Star Oregon attendant care worker is trained, background-checked, and intentionally matched to the individual they serve. We prioritize long-term consistency because we know that in communities like La Grande and Baker City, reliability isn't just nice to have — it's the baseline expectation.
In-Home Attendant Care Services in La Grande, Oregon
In-home attendant care is North Star Oregon's core service in Eastern Oregon. For individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in Union or Baker County, attendant care provides one-on-one support in the comfort of home — covering daily living tasks, personal care, skill building, and community access. In a region where the nearest major medical centers and specialized service providers may be three to four hours away, having skilled support come to you isn't just convenient — it's how care should work.
Whether it's assisting with morning routines, supporting a visit to the Eastern Oregon University campus or the Baker Heritage Museum, helping navigate a trip to Grande Ronde Hospital, or simply providing consistent companionship and skill-building throughout the week, our attendant care team is committed to showing up for the long haul. We serve individuals in La Grande, Baker City, Island City, Union, Cove, Elgin, and surrounding rural communities across both counties.
- Personal care and daily living support
- Skill building toward greater independence
- Community access and social engagement — including local parks, libraries, and university events
- Assistance with medical appointments, errands, and transportation
- Companionship and consistent, familiar support
Day Support Activities Near La Grande, Oregon
North Star Oregon offers Day Support Activities (DSA) at multiple locations across the state, including Albany, Corvallis, Eugene, Springfield, Salem, and Tangent. DSA groups are not currently based in La Grande or Baker City. For individuals in Eastern Oregon, in-home attendant care is our primary service — and it includes meaningful community engagement, skill-building, and social connection right here in Union and Baker counties.
We understand that Eastern Oregon has unique needs, and we're always evaluating opportunities to expand. If you'd like to see DSA programming in this region, let us know — community interest directly shapes where we grow next.
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Services are typically at no out-of-pocket cost to families, funded through Oregon's K-Plan (Medicaid).
Union County & Baker County Disability Resources
- Center for Human Development, Inc. (CHD) — The CDDP provider for Union County, handling eligibility determination, service coordination, and case management for individuals with I/DD.
- New Directions Northwest, Inc. — Baker County CDDP — The CDDP provider for Baker County, offering developmental disability services, eligibility, and service coordination.
- Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living (EOCIL) — A cross-disability resource and advocacy center promoting independent living and equal access across 13 Eastern Oregon counties, including Union and Baker. Main office: 1021 SW 5th Ave, Ontario, OR 97914. / Toll-free: 844-489-3119.
Phone: 541-889-3119
- Oregon Family Support Network — Eastern Oregon — Parent-to-parent support warmline serving Baker, Umatilla, Union, and Wallowa counties.
- Oregon DHS Vocational Rehabilitation — La Grande — Assists individuals with disabilities in finding and keeping employment that matches their skills and interests. North Star Oregon works alongside these organizations to provide coordinated, comprehensive support for our clients in Eastern Oregon.
About North Star Oregon
Founded in 2021, North Star Oregon has grown from a Willamette Valley provider into a statewide disability support agency serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across all of Oregon — including the rural communities of Eastern Oregon. Our founders bring over a decade of experience in residential support, case management, and program development. We believe that where you live should never determine the quality of support you receive. In La Grande and Baker City, that means committing to communities that have been historically underserved by the disability service system — showing up with the same professionalism and person-centered approach we bring to every corner of the state.
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