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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Elk Plain, WA: the local picture

26%

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

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.9% in Pierce County)

2,052

residents 65 or older (14% of Elk Plain)

13

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

537 Elk Plain residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 21% in Pierce County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

267 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

Medicare lists 13 home health agencies serving Elk Plain ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Elk Plain compared with Pierce County and Washington

Census figure	Elk Plain	Pierce County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	8.9%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	7.7%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	25%	26%
Households with no vehicle	1.2%	5.4%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$82,000	$70,061	—

Older residents in towns around Elk Plain

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Frederickson, WA	3.5 mi	2,671	21%
Graham, WA	4.2 mi	3,824	22%
Spanaway, WA	4.7 mi	3,607	26%
Summit View, WA	6.6 mi	842	18%
South Hill, WA	6.6 mi	7,833	22%
Clover Creek, WA	7.0 mi	996	21%

Home health agencies serving Elk Plain

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Puget Sound Home Health	Tacoma, WA	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(253) 581-9410
Centerwell Home Health	Tacoma, WA	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 475-6862
Eden Home Health	Tukwila, WA	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 717-8161
Signature Healthcare At Home	Federal Way, WA	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 661-5166
Chi Franciscan Health At Home	University Place, WA	15 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	15 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 301-6400

Nursing homes near Elk Plain

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Washington Soldiers Home	Orting, WA	7.8 mi	3 of 5	97	(360) 893-4515
Tacoma Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Tacoma, WA	9.5 mi	5 of 5	150	(253) 581-2514
Puyallup Post Acute	Puyallup, WA	9.5 mi	1 of 5	96	(253) 845-6631

Straight-line miles from the center of Elk Plain. 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 Elk Plain

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 29% of the $6,833 monthly median income of Elk Plain 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 Elk Plain: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Elk Plain?

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 29% of the $6,833 monthly median income of Elk Plain 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 Elk Plain, WA