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

Local figures

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

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Clark County)

6.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.9% in Clark County)

1,670

residents 65 or older (19% of Barberton)

6

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

311 Barberton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 19% in Clark County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

113 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.8%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Barberton ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Barberton compared with Clark County and Washington

Census figure	Barberton	Clark County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	19%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.8%	8.9%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	7.5%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	24%	26%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	4.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$97,875	$70,788	—

Older residents in towns around Barberton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mount Vista, WA	1.9 mi	2,307	16%
Salmon Creek, WA	2.5 mi	4,415	20%
Five Corners, WA	2.6 mi	3,114	26%
Hazel Dell, WA	3.0 mi	3,479	20%
Brush Prairie, WA	3.1 mi	631	10%
Minnehaha, WA	4.0 mi	1,778	11%

Home health agencies serving Barberton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Peacehealth Southwest Home Health	Vancouver, WA	5.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 759-1500
Providence Home Health	Portland, OR	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 215-4646
Centerwell Home Health	Vancouver, WA	7.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 620-3407
Eden Home Health	Vancouver, WA	1.0 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 504-0122
Healthy Living At Home - Vancouver LLC	Vancouver, WA	6.0 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 495-5474
Kaiser Permanente Home Health Agency	Portland, OR	13 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 499-5200

Nursing homes near Barberton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Salmon Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation	Vancouver, WA	1.5 mi	3 of 5	120	(360) 574-5247
Bridge Crest Post Acute	Vancouver, WA	4.7 mi	2 of 5	89	(360) 693-1474
The Oaks At Timberline	Vancouver, WA	5.5 mi	5 of 5	85	(360) 696-2561

Straight-line miles from the center of Barberton. 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 Barberton

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 24% of the $8,156 monthly median income of Barberton 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 Barberton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Barberton?

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 24% of the $8,156 monthly median income of Barberton 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 Barberton, WA