Parkinson's Care in Ahtanum, WA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Ahtanum, WA: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Yakima County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.4% in Yakima County)

402

residents 65 or older (11% of Ahtanum)

3

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Ahtanum ZIP codes in their service area

80 Ahtanum residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 25% in Yakima County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

43 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Ahtanum ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Ahtanum compared with Yakima County and Washington

Census figure	Ahtanum	Yakima County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	25%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	9.4%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.2%	7.8%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	11%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	26%	26%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	5.2%	7.1%

Older residents in towns around Ahtanum

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Yakima, WA	3.9 mi	16,069	25%
Union Gap, WA	5.8 mi	860	31%
Gleed, WA	7.1 mi	553	15%
Selah, WA	7.1 mi	1,237	29%
Terrace Heights, WA	9.0 mi	1,892	17%
Moxee, WA	10 mi	215	5.1%

Home health agencies serving Ahtanum

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Memorial Home Care Services	Yakima, WA	6.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(509) 574-3600
Mountainview Home Health	Yakima, WA	6.0 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(509) 576-0800
Sunnyside Home Health	Sunnyside, WA	33 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(509) 837-1567

Nursing homes near Ahtanum

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Willow Springs Care And Rehabilitation	Yakima, WA	2.5 mi	4 of 5	75	(509) 966-4500
Summitview Rehab And Health Center	Yakima, WA	3.9 mi	5 of 5	78	(509) 965-5240
Crescent Health Care	Yakima, WA	4.2 mi	2 of 5	85	(509) 248-4446

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

What it covers

What a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with

Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
Help walking, turning and getting up safely
Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
Meals prepared the way the care team advises

Cost

What Parkinson’s care costs in Ahtanum

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. 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 caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.

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

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in Ahtanum: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Ahtanum?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?

Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.

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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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Ahtanum, WA