Parkinson's Care in Altamont, OR: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Altamont, OR: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Klamath County)

8.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.3% in Klamath County)

4,271

residents 65 or older (21% of Altamont)

1

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

1,012 Altamont residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 22% in Klamath County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

349 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.2%).

Medicare lists 1 home health agencies serving Altamont ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Altamont compared with Klamath County and Oregon

Census figure	Altamont	Klamath County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.2%	9.3%	9.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.8%	6.0%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	21%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	28%	27%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	6.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,633	$47,016	—

Older residents in towns around Altamont

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Klamath Falls, OR	3.1 mi	3,282	32%
Ashland, OR	50 mi	6,362	11%
Talent, OR	54 mi	1,448	23%
Phoenix, OR	56 mi	1,476	21%
Yreka, CA	57 mi	1,930	22%
Lake Shastina, CA	57 mi	795	16%

Home health agencies serving Altamont

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Sky Lakes Home Health	Klamath Falls, OR	0.4 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(541) 274-6293

Nursing homes near Altamont

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Marquis Plum Ridge Post Acute Rehab	Klamath Falls, OR	4.7 mi	5 of 5	77	(541) 882-6691

Straight-line miles from the center of Altamont. 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 Altamont

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 49% of the $3,803 monthly median income of Altamont 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 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 Altamont: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Altamont?

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 49% of the $3,803 monthly median income of Altamont 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).

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.

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