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

Local figures

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

33%

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

9.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.7% in Snohomish County)

2,913

residents 65 or older (14% of Arlington)

9

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

945 Arlington residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 22% in Snohomish County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

263 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.2%).

Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Arlington ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Arlington compared with Snohomish County and Washington

Census figure	Arlington	Snohomish County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.2%	8.7%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.5%	8.2%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	26%	26%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	4.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,556	$69,352	—

Older residents in towns around Arlington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sisco Heights, WA	4.0 mi	540	12%
Arlington Heights, WA	4.7 mi	762	27%
Bryant, WA	5.5 mi	390	27%
Marysville, WA	6.2 mi	10,232	31%
Lake Goodwin, WA	6.5 mi	1,345	13%
Lake Cassidy, WA	7.8 mi	682	16%

Home health agencies serving Arlington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Alpha Home Health	Everett, WA	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 299-1302
Centerwell Home Health	Everett, WA	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, home health aides	(425) 745-4345
Evergreenhealth Home Care Services	Kirkland, WA	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 899-3300
Eden Home Health	Bellingham, WA	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 734-5410
Providence At Home With Compassus, Snohomish County	Everett, WA	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 261-4800
Signature Healthcare At Home	Burlington, WA	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(425) 861-3850

Nursing homes near Arlington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Arlington Health And Rehabilitation	Arlington, WA	1.3 mi	4 of 5	76	(360) 403-8247
Marysville Care Center	Marysville, WA	7.6 mi	4 of 5	97	(360) 659-3926
Mountain View Rehabilitation And Care Center	Marysville, WA	8.4 mi	4 of 5	82	(360) 659-1259

Straight-line miles from the center of Arlington. 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 Arlington

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, which is 52% of the $3,796 monthly median income of Arlington households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Arlington: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Arlington?

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, which is 52% of the $3,796 monthly median income of Arlington households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Arlington, WA