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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Ephrata, WA: the local picture

15%

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

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.0% in Grant County)

1,151

residents 65 or older (13% of Ephrata)

2

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

164 Ephrata residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 23% in Grant County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

117 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10%).

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

Ephrata compared with Grant County and Washington

Census figure	Ephrata	Grant County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	23%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	9.0%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.7%	9.0%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	28%	26%
Households with no vehicle	3.0%	5.1%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,948	$46,220	—

Older residents in towns around Ephrata

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Moses Lake North, WA	13 mi	542	27%
Cascade Valley, WA	15 mi	750	28%
Quincy, WA	16 mi	1,072	7.4%
Moses Lake, WA	18 mi	3,475	36%
Warden, WA	33 mi	389	34%
East Wenatchee, WA	36 mi	2,176	21%

Home health agencies serving Ephrata

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Central Washington Health Services	Wenatchee, WA	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(509) 433-3700
Assured Home Health	Moses Lake, WA	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(509) 765-1856

Nursing homes near Ephrata

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Columbia Basin Hospital	Ephrata, WA	0.3 mi	3 of 5	12	(509) 754-4631
Mckay Healthcare & Rehab Ctr	Soap Lake, WA	5.6 mi	4 of 5	42	(509) 246-1111
Lake Ridge Center	Moses Lake, WA	18 mi	2 of 5	74	(509) 765-7835

Straight-line miles from the center of Ephrata. 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 Ephrata

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 75% of the $2,662 monthly median income of Ephrata 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 Ephrata: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Ephrata?

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 75% of the $2,662 monthly median income of Ephrata 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 Ephrata, WA