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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Forest Grove, OR: the local picture

26%

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

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.7% in Washington County)

3,892

residents 65 or older (15% of Forest Grove)

14

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

966 Forest Grove residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 18% in Washington County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 14 home health agencies serving Forest Grove ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Forest Grove compared with Washington County and Oregon

Census figure	Forest Grove	Washington County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	8.7%	9.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	7.1%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	27%	27%
Households with no vehicle	9.3%	5.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,004	$69,783	—

Older residents in towns around Forest Grove

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Cornelius, OR	2.9 mi	1,780	26%
North Plains, OR	7.5 mi	612	31%
Hillsboro, OR	8.4 mi	12,909	24%
Rockcreek, OR	11 mi	1,546	9.4%
Aloha, OR	12 mi	7,039	18%
Oak Hills, OR	13 mi	1,383	15%

Home health agencies serving Forest Grove

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Divine Mercy Home Health, LLC	Beaverton, OR	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 608-7717
Connected Home Health	Clackamas, OR	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(503) 261-8599
Signature Healthcare At Home	Tigard, OR	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 783-2470
Providence Home Health	Portland, OR	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 215-4646
Physicians Choice	Wilsonville, OR	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 308-4060
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Portland, OR	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 251-6301

Nursing homes near Forest Grove

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Marquis Forest Grove Post Acute Rehab	Forest Grove, OR	1.1 mi	5 of 5	63	(503) 357-7119
Forest Grove Post Acute	Forest Grove, OR	1.5 mi	4 of 5	114	(503) 359-0449
Avamere Rehabilitation Of Hillsboro	Hillsboro, OR	6.3 mi	3 of 5	87	(503) 648-8588

Straight-line miles from the center of Forest Grove. 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 Forest Grove

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 53% of the $3,500 monthly median income of Forest Grove 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 Forest Grove: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Forest Grove?

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 53% of the $3,500 monthly median income of Forest Grove 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 Forest Grove, OR