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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Grants Pass, OR: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Josephine County)

11%

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

8,808

residents 65 or older (22% of Grants Pass)

6

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

1,765 Grants Pass residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 22% in Josephine County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

920 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Grants Pass ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Grants Pass compared with Josephine County and Oregon

Census figure	Grants Pass	Josephine County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	10%	9.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.6%	9.2%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	22%	27%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	26%	27%
Households with no vehicle	8.7%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,178	$49,702	—

Older residents in towns around Grants Pass

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Redwood, OR	3.2 mi	696	21%
Jacksonville, OR	20 mi	1,051	16%
Central Point, OR	22 mi	3,819	13%
Medford, OR	25 mi	16,868	25%
White City, OR	25 mi	1,225	29%
Eagle Point, OR	27 mi	2,156	20%

Home health agencies serving Grants Pass

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Riverside Home Health Care	Grants Pass, OR	2.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(541) 476-1583
Signature Healthcare At Home	Central Point, OR	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(541) 664-7400
Providence Medford Home Care	Medford, OR	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(541) 732-6500
Accentcare Home Health Of Rogue Valley, LLC	Medford, OR	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(541) 414-1800
Care Must	San Jose, CA	365 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 755-1215
Assured Home Health	Grants Pass, OR	2.6 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(541) 476-6224

Nursing homes near Grants Pass

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Laurel Hill Nursing Center	Grants Pass, OR	1.1 mi	3 of 5	44	(541) 479-3700
Regency Care Of Rogue Valley	Grants Pass, OR	1.2 mi	5 of 5	102	(541) 479-2606
Highland House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Grants Pass, OR	2.2 mi	1 of 5	119	(541) 474-1901

Straight-line miles from the center of Grants Pass. 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 Grants Pass

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 47% of the $3,932 monthly median income of Grants Pass 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 Grants Pass: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Grants Pass?

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 47% of the $3,932 monthly median income of Grants Pass 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 Grants Pass, OR