Disability Support Services in Pendleton, OR
Reliable, person-centered in-home attendant care for individuals and families at the base of the Blue Mountains.
Pendleton at a Glance
- Services Available
- In-Home Attendant Care
- County
- Umatilla County
- Local CDDP
- Umatilla County Community Developmental Disabilities Program (CDDP) · 541-276-0452
- Nearest Day Support Activities
- Salem
Disability Support Agency Serving Pendleton and Umatilla County
Pendleton is the kind of place where people know their neighbors — a community of roughly 17,000 at the foot of the Blue Mountains, anchored by agriculture, ranching, and generations of Eastern Oregon grit. But when it comes to finding quality disability support services, families in Umatilla County have historically faced limited options and long distances. North Star Oregon is here to change that, bringing statewide expertise and genuine, person-centered attendant care to Pendleton and the surrounding area.
Whether you're coordinating services through the Umatilla County Community Developmental Disabilities Program (CDDP) or exploring options for the first time, North Star Oregon can help you build an in-home support plan that works with your life. Our team understands the realities of Eastern Oregon — where the next provider might be hours away — and we're committed to showing up consistently for the families we serve.
We work alongside the Umatilla County CDDP, located at 817 SE 13th St in Pendleton, as well as local organizations like the Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living and Horizon Project, Inc. to ensure our clients receive coordinated, community-connected support. Pendleton families deserve the same quality of care available in the Willamette Valley, and we're here to deliver it.
Disability Support Services in Pendleton, Oregon
Serving Eastern Oregon's Hub City
Umatilla County stretches across more than 3,200 square miles of high desert, river valleys, and mountain foothills, with Pendleton as its county seat and service hub. Families here face provider shortages that can make accessing intellectual and developmental disability support feel like an uphill climb. North Star Oregon was built to bridge that gap — delivering dependable, high-quality disability services without requiring families to relocate or drive across the state. Our services in Pendleton are coordinated through Oregon's K-Plan and the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS). If you already work with a service coordinator at the Umatilla County CDDP (541-276-0452), we can collaborate directly with your team. If you're new to the process, we'll walk you through eligibility, enrollment, and service planning from start to finish.
Consistent Care You Can Count On
In a region where distances are long and provider turnover is a real challenge, consistency matters more than ever. Every North Star Oregon support worker is trained, background-checked, and intentionally matched to the individual they serve. We prioritize building lasting relationships — the same familiar faces showing up week after week — because trust isn't built through a revolving door of strangers. For Pendleton families, that reliability makes all the difference.
In-Home Attendant Care Services in Pendleton, Oregon
In-home attendant care is our primary service in Pendleton and throughout Umatilla County. For individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, attendant care means one-on-one support in the comfort of home — assistance with daily living, personal care, skill building, and getting out into the community. Our attendant care workers come to you, whether you live in Pendleton, Hermiston, Milton-Freewater, or the rural areas in between.
This approach is particularly meaningful in Eastern Oregon, where centralized programs may be far away and harsh winter weather can make travel difficult. Whether it's help with meal preparation, support getting to appointments at St. Anthony Hospital, assistance building independent living skills, or simply reliable companionship, our team provides the steady, in-home presence that Pendleton families need. From Round-Up week to the quiet of a Blue Mountains winter, we're here year-round.
- Personal care and daily living support
- Skill building toward greater independence
- Community access and social engagement
- Assistance with medical appointments and errands
- Companionship and consistent, familiar support
Day Support Activities Near Pendleton, Oregon
North Star Oregon offers Day Support Activities (DSA) at multiple locations across the state, including Albany, Corvallis, Eugene, Springfield, Salem, and Tangent. While DSA groups are not currently based in Pendleton, our in-home attendant care services provide strong community engagement and skill-building opportunities for individuals in Umatilla County.
We're always evaluating where to grow, and community interest plays a real role in those decisions. If you're a family in the Pendleton area interested in group-based DSA programming, we'd love to hear from you — your input helps shape where North Star Oregon goes next.
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Services are typically at no out-of-pocket cost to families, funded through Oregon's K-Plan (Medicaid).
Umatilla County Disability Resources
- Umatilla County Community Developmental Disabilities Program (CDDP) — The local CDDP providing case management, eligibility determination, and service coordination for individuals with developmental disabilities.
817 SE 13th St, Pendleton, OR 97801
Phone: 541-276-0452
- Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living (EOCIL) — Pendleton-based Center for Independent Living offering peer counseling, independent living skills training, youth mentorship, and advocacy. Toll-free: 1-844-711-1037.
- Horizon Project, Inc. — The largest single provider of residential and employment supports for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Umatilla County.
- RISE Services, Inc. — Pendleton — Provides attendant care, respite care, and developmental disability support services.
- Oregon DHS Vocational Rehabilitation — Pendleton — Assists individuals with disabilities in finding and keeping employment matched to their skills and abilities. North Star Oregon works alongside these organizations to provide coordinated, comprehensive support for our clients.
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 Umatilla County. Our founders bring over a decade of experience in residential support, case management, and program development. We believe every person deserves support that respects their goals, their preferences, and their community. In Pendleton, that means understanding the culture and landscape of Eastern Oregon — building relationships with local families, working within the Umatilla County service system, and showing up with the same consistency this community has always valued.
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