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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Gig Harbor, WA: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Pierce County)

6.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.9% in Pierce County)

3,799

residents 65 or older (31% of Gig Harbor)

10

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

581 Gig Harbor residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 21% in Pierce County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

237 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.5%).

Medicare lists 10 home health agencies serving Gig Harbor ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Gig Harbor compared with Pierce County and Washington

Census figure	Gig Harbor	Pierce County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.5%	8.9%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.1%	7.7%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	31%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	25%	26%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	5.4%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,574	$70,061	—

Older residents in towns around Gig Harbor

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Rosedale, WA	1.5 mi	663	12%
Canterwood, WA	2.6 mi	520	18%
Maplewood, WA	3.1 mi	1,401	10%
Artondale, WA	3.4 mi	2,682	11%
Wollochet, WA	4.0 mi	1,739	26%
Wauna, WA	4.5 mi	1,144	22%

Home health agencies serving Gig Harbor

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Puget Sound Home Health	Tacoma, WA	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(253) 581-9410
Centerwell Home Health	Tacoma, WA	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 475-6862
Eden Home Health	Tukwila, WA	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 717-8161
Signature Healthcare At Home	Federal Way, WA	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 661-5166
Chi Franciscan Health At Home	University Place, WA	8.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(253) 543-7026
Centerwell Home Health	Silverdale, WA	17 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(360) 373-6966

Nursing homes near Gig Harbor

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heron's Key	Gig Harbor, WA	1.6 mi	5 of 5	30	(253) 313-0800
Gig Harbor Health And Rehabilitation	Gig Harbor, WA	2.8 mi	2 of 5	120	(253) 858-8688
Cottesmore Of Life Care	Gig Harbor, WA	4.2 mi	5 of 5	108	(253) 851-5433

Straight-line miles from the center of Gig Harbor. 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 Gig Harbor

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 29% of the $6,798 monthly median income of Gig Harbor 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 Gig Harbor: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Gig Harbor?

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 29% of the $6,798 monthly median income of Gig Harbor 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 Gig Harbor, WA