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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in College Place, WA: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Walla Walla County)

4.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.7% in Walla Walla County)

2,083

residents 65 or older (21% of College Place)

2

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

400 College Place residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 21% in Walla Walla County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

91 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.6%).

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

College Place compared with Walla Walla County and Washington

Census figure	College Place	Walla Walla County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.6%	5.7%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.3%	7.2%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	30%	26%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	6.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,619	$57,237	—

Older residents in towns around College Place

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Walla Walla, WA	3.2 mi	6,410	23%
Milton-Freewater, OR	7.4 mi	1,160	15%
Dayton, WA	28 mi	683	17%
Burbank, WA	30 mi	446	15%
Finley, WA	32 mi	1,115	33%
Pendleton, OR	33 mi	3,024	24%

Home health agencies serving College Place

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Columbia River Home Health	Kennewick, WA	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(509) 582-2273
Providence At Home With Compassus Home Health, Walla Walla	Walla Walla, WA	3.2 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(509) 522-5710

Nursing homes near College Place

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Regency At The Park	College Place, WA	1.1 mi	5 of 5	106	(509) 529-4480
Park Manor Rehabilitation Ctr	Walla Walla, WA	2.1 mi	5 of 5	99	(509) 529-4218
Washington Odd Fellows Home	Walla Walla, WA	3.6 mi	4 of 5	53	(509) 525-6463

Straight-line miles from the center of College Place. 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 College Place

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 45% of the $4,385 monthly median income of College Place 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 College Place: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in College Place?

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 45% of the $4,385 monthly median income of College Place 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 College Place, WA