Parkinson's Care in Damascus, OR: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Damascus, OR: the local picture

7.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Clackamas County)

3.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.3% in Clackamas County)

2,684

residents 65 or older (23% of Damascus)

16

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

203 Damascus residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (7.6%; 17% in Clackamas County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

94 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.5%).

Medicare lists 16 home health agencies serving Damascus ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Damascus compared with Clackamas County and Oregon

Census figure	Damascus	Clackamas County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	7.6%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.5%	7.3%	9.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.8%	6.2%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	23%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	9.1%	24%	27%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$90,667	$73,981	—

Older residents in towns around Damascus

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Happy Valley, OR	3.2 mi	4,234	15%
Gresham, OR	5.2 mi	17,001	26%
Oatfield, OR	7.4 mi	3,860	18%
Wood Village, OR	7.6 mi	639	23%
Gladstone, OR	7.8 mi	2,213	21%
Troutdale, OR	8.2 mi	2,435	19%

Home health agencies serving Damascus

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Connected Home Health	Clackamas, OR	3.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(503) 261-8599
Divine Mercy Home Health, LLC	Beaverton, OR	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 608-7717
Providence Home Health	Portland, OR	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 215-4646
Signature Healthcare At Home	Tigard, OR	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 783-2470
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Portland, OR	8.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 251-6301
Centerwell Home Health	Vancouver, WA	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 620-3407

Nursing homes near Damascus

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Village Health Care	Gresham, OR	5.0 mi	2 of 5	106	(503) 665-0183
Gresham Post Acute Care And Rehabilitation	Gresham, OR	5.2 mi	2 of 5	78	(503) 666-5600
Cedar Crossings	Portland, OR	5.2 mi	3 of 5	89	(971) 978-1268

Straight-line miles from the center of Damascus. 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 Damascus

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $7,556 monthly median income of Damascus households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 Damascus: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Damascus?

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $7,556 monthly median income of Damascus households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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.

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