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

Local figures

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

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Kitsap County)

2.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.1% in Kitsap County)

848

residents 65 or older (19% of Bethel)

7

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

89 Bethel residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (10%; 18% in Kitsap County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

18 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.1%).

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Bethel ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Bethel compared with Kitsap County and Washington

Census figure	Bethel	Kitsap County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	10%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.1%	7.1%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.8%	5.6%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	9.8%	22%	26%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	4.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,535	$81,452	—

Older residents in towns around Bethel

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
East Port Orchard, WA	2.2 mi	627	25%
Parkwood, WA	2.7 mi	1,034	31%
Port Orchard, WA	3.6 mi	2,691	18%
Navy Yard City, WA	5.0 mi	357	39%
Manchester, WA	5.4 mi	980	22%
Bremerton, WA	5.9 mi	5,773	27%

Home health agencies serving Bethel

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Puget Sound Home Health	Tacoma, WA	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(253) 581-9410
Aleca Home Health	Silverdale, WA	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(360) 719-8912
Signature Healthcare At Home	Federal Way, WA	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 661-5166
Centerwell Home Health	Silverdale, WA	7.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(360) 373-6966
Chi Franciscan Health At Home	University Place, WA	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(253) 543-7026
Multicare Good Samaritan Home Health	Tacoma, WA	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 301-6400

Nursing homes near Bethel

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Port Orchard	Port Orchard, WA	2.6 mi	5 of 5	125	(360) 876-8035
Avamere Rehabilitation At Ridgemont	Port Orchard, WA	2.6 mi	4 of 5	96	(360) 876-4461
Washington Veteran Home-Retsil	Pt Orchard, WA	4.1 mi	3 of 5	240	(360) 895-4700

Straight-line miles from the center of Bethel. 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 Bethel

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 32% of the $6,211 monthly median income of Bethel 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 Bethel: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Bethel?

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 32% of the $6,211 monthly median income of Bethel 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 Bethel, WA