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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Benton City, WA: the local picture

42%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Benton County)

3.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (11% in Benton County)

289

residents 65 or older (7.8% of Benton City)

2

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

122 Benton City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (42%; 24% in Benton County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

11 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.8%).

Medicare lists 2 home health agencies serving Benton City ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Benton City compared with Benton County and Washington

Census figure	Benton City	Benton County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	42%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.8%	11%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	16%	7.8%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	7.8%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	23%	26%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	5.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,917	$66,930	—

Older residents in towns around Benton City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
West Richland, WA	5.6 mi	2,205	19%
Richland, WA	9.0 mi	10,635	22%
Prosser, WA	14 mi	936	39%
Kennewick, WA	15 mi	13,616	25%
Pasco, WA	17 mi	7,871	20%
Grandview, WA	21 mi	963	34%

Home health agencies serving Benton City

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Columbia River Home Health	Kennewick, WA	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(509) 582-2273
Tri-Cities Home Health	Kennewick, WA	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(509) 783-1851

Nursing homes near Benton City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Richland	Richland, WA	9.5 mi	2 of 5	104	(509) 943-1117
Richland Post Acute	Richland, WA	9.8 mi	5 of 5	71	(509) 946-8095
Regency Canyon Lakes Rehab And Nursing Center	Kennewick, WA	16 mi	5 of 5	53	(509) 582-5900

Straight-line miles from the center of Benton City. 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 Benton City

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 38% of the $5,243 monthly median income of Benton City 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 Benton City: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Benton City?

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 38% of the $5,243 monthly median income of Benton City 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Benton City, WA