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

Local figures

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

17%

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

3.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (10% in Marion County)

147

residents 65 or older (5.7% of Gervais)

8

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

25 Gervais residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 23% in Marion County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

5 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.4%).

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Gervais ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Gervais compared with Marion County and Oregon

Census figure	Gervais	Marion County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	23%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.4%	10%	9.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.1%	8.4%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	5.7%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	27%
Households with no vehicle	1.5%	6.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,083	$57,979	—

Older residents in towns around Gervais

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Woodburn, OR	3.2 mi	5,217	31%
Mount Angel, OR	5.5 mi	592	30%
Hubbard, OR	6.6 mi	333	17%
Silverton, OR	9.2 mi	1,896	18%
Keizer, OR	9.6 mi	7,059	22%
Hayesville, OR	9.7 mi	2,594	27%

Home health agencies serving Gervais

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Providence Benedictine Home Health	Mount Angel, OR	5.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 845-9226
Amedisys Home Health Care	Salem, OR	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 364-9850
Signature Healthcare At Home	Tigard, OR	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 783-2470
Physicians Choice	Wilsonville, OR	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 308-4060
Aleca Home Health	Salem, OR	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 954-2197
Mission Home Health Of Salem	Albany, OR	34 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(503) 766-3124

Nursing homes near Gervais

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
French Prairie Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Woodburn, OR	2.8 mi	1 of 5	80	(503) 982-0111
MT Angel Health And Rehabilitation	Mount Angel, OR	5.6 mi	4 of 5	93	(503) 845-6841
Avamere Court At Keizer	Keizer, OR	9.9 mi	4 of 5	69	(503) 393-3624

Straight-line miles from the center of Gervais. 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 Gervais

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 60% of the $3,090 monthly median income of Gervais 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 Gervais: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Gervais?

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 60% of the $3,090 monthly median income of Gervais 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 (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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