Fairchild AFB, Washington

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Fairchild AFB, WA

Daily help at home for someone living with Parkinson’s, from caregivers with relevant experience: routines, movement, meals and medication reminders. Post what you need in Fairchild AFB for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Fairchild AFB, WA: the local picture

0
residents 65 or older (0.0% of Fairchild AFB)
7
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Fairchild AFB ZIP codes in their service area
$22.95
median hourly wage of home care aides in Washington (BLS, May 2025)

0 Fairchild AFB residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (—; 21% in Spokane County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

0 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (—).

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Fairchild AFB ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Fairchild AFB compared with Spokane County and Washington

Census figureFairchild AFBSpokane CountyWashington
Residents 65 or older0.0%17%17%
Households with no vehicle0.0%6.8%7.1%

Older residents in towns around Fairchild AFB

TownDistanceResidents 65+Walking difficulty (65+)
Airway Heights, WA3.7 mi1,04123%
Medical Lake, WA3.8 mi78211%
Cheney, WA9.3 mi1,49611%
Spokane, WA11 mi38,25822%
Town and Country, WA13 mi1,03416%
Country Homes, WA14 mi86624%

Home health agencies serving Fairchild AFB

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Manito Home HealthSpokane, WA13 mi5 of 5—(509) 210-3741
Eden Home HealthSpokane Valley, WA16 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(509) 505-5315
Centerwell Home HealthSpokane Valley, WA20 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(509) 473-4900
Providence At Home With Compassus Home Health, InwaSpokane Valley, WA16 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy(509) 534-4300
Assured Home HealthSpokane, WA10 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(509) 326-2300
Sunshine Home Health CareSpokane, WA18 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(509) 321-9050

Nursing homes near Fairchild AFB

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Lakeland Village Nursing FacilityMedical Lake, WA2.9 mi3 of 593(509) 299-1800
Cheney Care CenterCheney, WA8.7 mi3 of 554(509) 235-6196
Emerson Health & RehabilitationSpokane, WA11 mi4 of 599(509) 328-6030

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairchild AFB. 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 Fairchild AFB

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. 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 Fairchild AFB: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Fairchild AFB?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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