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

Local figures

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

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Lane County)

7.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.6% in Lane County)

32,050

residents 65 or older (18% of Eugene)

5

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

5,284 Eugene residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 19% in Lane County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

2,435 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.8%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving Eugene ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Eugene compared with Lane County and Oregon

Census figure	Eugene	Lane County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	19%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.8%	7.6%	9.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.0%	6.4%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	18%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	26%	27%
Households with no vehicle	10%	7.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,015	$60,093	—

Older residents in towns around Eugene

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
River Road, OR	2.0 mi	1,611	20%
Santa Clara, OR	4.1 mi	2,481	18%
Springfield, OR	6.9 mi	10,055	28%
Creswell, OR	11 mi	896	17%
Junction City, OR	11 mi	1,079	29%
Veneta, OR	12 mi	800	23%

Home health agencies serving Eugene

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Signature Healthcare At Home	Eugene, OR	3.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(541) 461-0325
Providence At Home With Compassus Home Health, Orange County South	Irvine, CA	771 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(949) 490-7760
Sacred Heart Home Health	Springfield, OR	5.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(458) 205-7300
Mission Home Health Of Salem	Albany, OR	39 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(503) 766-3124
Amedisys Home Health Care	Eugene, OR	2.0 mi	not rated	—	(541) 255-2448

Nursing homes near Eugene

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avamere Rehabilitation Of Eugene	Eugene, OR	1.6 mi	1 of 5	92	(541) 687-1310
Avamere Riverpark Of Eugene	Eugene, OR	1.6 mi	2 of 5	119	(541) 345-6199
Hillside Heights Rehabilitation Center	Eugene, OR	2.2 mi	3 of 5	83	(541) 683-2155

Straight-line miles from the center of Eugene. 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 Eugene

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 34% of the $5,418 monthly median income of Eugene 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 Eugene: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Eugene?

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 34% of the $5,418 monthly median income of Eugene 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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Eugene, OR