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

Local figures

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

13%

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

6.0%

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

2,989

residents 65 or older (17% of Fairwood)

19

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

392 Fairwood residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 18% in King County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

180 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.0%).

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

Fairwood compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Fairwood	King County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.0%	8.3%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.4%	7.3%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	17%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	28%	26%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	11%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$95,982	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Fairwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Maple Heights-Lake Desire, WA	2.4 mi	749	10%
East Renton Highlands, WA	3.2 mi	2,163	13%
Renton, WA	3.3 mi	13,802	24%
Kent, WA	5.2 mi	16,138	21%
Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA	5.6 mi	3,194	24%
Covington, WA	5.9 mi	2,578	25%

Home health agencies serving Fairwood

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Kline Galland Home Health	Seattle, WA	10 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	16 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	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 899-3300
Amedisys Home Health	Bellevue, WA	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(225) 292-2031
Signature Healthcare At Home	Federal Way, WA	12 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	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work	(253) 735-4282

Nursing homes near Fairwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cedar River Healthcare Center	Renton, WA	2.7 mi	3 of 5	60	(425) 362-6200
Valley View Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	Renton, WA	3.2 mi	3 of 5	136	(425) 226-7500
Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center	Kent, WA	4.1 mi	3 of 5	91	(253) 852-7755

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairwood. 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 Fairwood

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 25% of the $7,999 monthly median income of Fairwood 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 Fairwood: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Fairwood?

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 25% of the $7,999 monthly median income of Fairwood 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 Fairwood, WA