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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Central Park, WA: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Grays Harbor County)

3.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (10% in Grays Harbor County)

529

residents 65 or older (17% of Central Park)

2

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

95 Central Park residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 23% in Grays Harbor County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

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

Central Park compared with Grays Harbor County and Washington

Census figure	Central Park	Grays Harbor County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	23%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.8%	10%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.1%	6.9%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	17%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	30%	26%
Households with no vehicle	2.8%	5.4%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,389	$49,629	—

Older residents in towns around Central Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Aberdeen, WA	5.1 mi	3,211	24%
Montesano, WA	6.2 mi	963	30%
Hoquiam, WA	9.8 mi	1,978	31%
Elma, WA	14 mi	568	15%
Raymond, WA	20 mi	829	28%
Ocean Shores, WA	21 mi	3,395	19%

Home health agencies serving Central Park

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Harbors Home Health / Hospice	Hoquiam, WA	8.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 532-5454
Assured Home Health And Hospice	Centralia, WA	39 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 330-2640

Nursing homes near Central Park

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Montesano Health-Rehab Center	Montesano, WA	5.4 mi	5 of 5	94	(360) 249-2273
Grays Harbor Health & Rehabilitation Center	Aberdeen, WA	7.0 mi	4 of 5	105	(360) 532-5122
Pacific Care And Rehabilitation	Hoquiam, WA	7.4 mi	5 of 5	72	(360) 532-7882

Straight-line miles from the center of Central Park. 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 Central Park

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 42% of the $4,699 monthly median income of Central Park 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 Central Park: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Central Park?

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 42% of the $4,699 monthly median income of Central Park 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 Central Park, WA