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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Des Moines, WA: the local picture

24%

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

8.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.3% in King County)

5,709

residents 65 or older (17% of Des Moines)

19

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

1,294 Des Moines residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 18% in King County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

479 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.8%).

Medicare lists 19 home health agencies serving Des Moines ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Des Moines compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Des Moines	King County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.8%	8.3%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	7.3%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	17%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	28%	26%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	11%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,774	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Des Moines

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Normandy Park, WA	3.3 mi	1,423	13%
SeaTac, WA	3.9 mi	4,141	22%
Lakeland North, WA	3.9 mi	2,417	34%
Kent, WA	4.9 mi	16,138	21%
Federal Way, WA	5.4 mi	14,965	20%
Burien, WA	6.1 mi	8,213	22%

Home health agencies serving Des Moines

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Kline Galland Home Health	Seattle, WA	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(206) 805-1930
Eden Home Health	Tukwila, WA	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 717-8161
Evergreenhealth Home Care Services	Kirkland, WA	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 899-3300
Signature Healthcare At Home	Federal Way, WA	4.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 661-5166
Puget Sound Home Health Of King County	Tacoma, WA	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work	(253) 735-4282
Amedisys Home Health	Bellevue, WA	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(225) 292-2031

Nursing homes near Des Moines

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Judson Park Health Center	Des Moines, WA	0.1 mi	5 of 5	96	(206) 824-4000
Puget Sound Transitional Care	Des Moines, WA	1.2 mi	2 of 5	165	(206) 824-0600
Wesley Homes Des Moines Health Center	Des Moines, WA	1.3 mi	5 of 5	148	(206) 824-3663

Straight-line miles from the center of Des Moines. 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 Des Moines

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 33% of the $5,981 monthly median income of Des Moines 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 Des Moines: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Des Moines?

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 33% of the $5,981 monthly median income of Des Moines 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 Des Moines, WA