24-Hour Home Care in West Clarkston-Highland, WA

Local figures

24-Hour Home Care in West Clarkston-Highland, WA: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.7% in Asotin County)

247

residents 85 or older (4.5% of all residents)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Asotin County)

$45,206

median yearly income of households headed by someone 65+

258 West Clarkston-Highland residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (17%; 8.7% in Asotin County), and 478 have serious difficulty walking. Round-the-clock care is usually for people who need hands-on help at any hour.

About 247 residents are 85 or older (4.5% of the population).

If you are weighing home care against a nursing home, the nearest Medicare-certified ones are Clarkston Health And Rehab Of Cascadia in Clarkston (0.7 mi) and Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston in Lewiston (2.1 mi).

West Clarkston-Highland compared with Asotin County and Washington

Census figure	West Clarkston-Highland	Asotin County	Washington
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	17%	8.7%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	25%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	15%	9.3%	8.5%
Residents 85 or older	4.5%	3.3%	1.8%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	31%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.2%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,206	$57,797	—

Older residents in towns around West Clarkston-Highland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Clarkston, WA	1.1 mi	1,100	7.6%
Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA	2.3 mi	2,374	5.2%
Lewiston, ID	3.4 mi	7,146	8.8%
Moscow, ID	23 mi	2,737	8.9%
Pullman, WA	23 mi	2,175	4.6%
Colfax, WA	38 mi	533	13%

Home health agencies serving West Clarkston-Highland

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elite Home Health	Clarkston, WA	0.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(509) 758-2568
Elite Home Health	Lewiston, ID	10 mi	3.5 of 5	—	(208) 401-1369

Nursing homes near West Clarkston-Highland (to compare)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Clarkston Health And Rehab Of Cascadia	Clarkston, WA	0.7 mi	3 of 5	90	(509) 758-2523
Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston	Lewiston, ID	2.1 mi	5 of 5	66	(208) 750-3600
Life Care Center Of Lewiston	Lewiston, ID	2.9 mi	5 of 5	121	(208) 798-8500
Royal Plaza Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia	Lewiston, ID	3.6 mi	2 of 5	78	(208) 746-2855

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

What it covers

What a 24-hour caregiver can help with

Someone awake and on duty at all hours
Personal care, meals and medication reminders through the day
Help at night without relying on one tired caregiver
Written handover notes between shifts

Cost

What 24-hour home care costs in West Clarkston-Highland

24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $22.95 an hour (the Washington median aide wage) that is about $16,708 a month in wages before any overtime, 444% of the $3,767 monthly median income of West Clarkston-Highland households headed by someone 65+. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 an hour (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 24-hour caregiver

24-hour care is the most hours a family can arrange at home, and the most costly. Each caregiver works a set shift, often two 12-hour or three 8-hour shifts a day, so nobody works all night after working all day. Minimum wage and overtime rules apply to each caregiver you employ directly; for workers who live in the home see DOL Fact Sheet 79B.

Questions worth asking: How do you hand over to the next caregiver? Can you work fixed shifts on the same days each week? Have you worked on a team caring for one client? More in our 24-hour home care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

24-Hour Home Care in West Clarkston-Highland: common questions

How much does 24-hour home care cost in West Clarkston-Highland?

24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $22.95 an hour (the Washington median aide wage) that is about $16,708 a month in wages before any overtime, 444% of the $3,767 monthly median income of West Clarkston-Highland households headed by someone 65+. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

How many caregivers does 24-hour care take?

A week has 168 hours. If each caregiver works about 40 hours, that is four or five people, plus someone to cover sickness and holidays. Fewer caregivers means very long weeks for each of them.

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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.