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

Local figures

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

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Multnomah County)

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (11% in Multnomah County)

17,001

residents 65 or older (15% of Gresham)

19

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

4,317 Gresham residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 20% in Multnomah County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

2,324 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (14%).

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

Gresham compared with Multnomah County and Oregon

Census figure	Gresham	Multnomah County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	14%	11%	9.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.6%	8.5%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	33%	27%
Households with no vehicle	8.8%	13%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,147	$64,218	—

Older residents in towns around Gresham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Wood Village, OR	2.5 mi	639	23%
Fairview, OR	3.1 mi	1,702	17%
Troutdale, OR	3.5 mi	2,435	19%
Damascus, OR	5.2 mi	2,684	7.6%
Happy Valley, OR	5.7 mi	4,234	15%
Camas, WA	6.9 mi	3,557	13%

Home health agencies serving Gresham

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Connected Home Health	Clackamas, OR	7.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(503) 261-8599
Divine Mercy Home Health, LLC	Beaverton, OR	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 608-7717
Providence Home Health	Portland, OR	8.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 215-4646
Signature Healthcare At Home	Tigard, OR	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 783-2470
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Portland, OR	4.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 251-6301
Centerwell Home Health	Vancouver, WA	9.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 620-3407

Nursing homes near Gresham

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Gresham Post Acute Care And Rehabilitation	Gresham, OR	0.6 mi	2 of 5	78	(503) 666-5600
Marquis Centennial Post Acute Rehab	Portland, OR	1.4 mi	5 of 5	80	(503) 665-3118
Village Health Care	Gresham, OR	2.0 mi	2 of 5	106	(503) 665-0183

Straight-line miles from the center of Gresham. 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 Gresham

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 37% of the $5,012 monthly median income of Gresham 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 Gresham: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Gresham?

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 37% of the $5,012 monthly median income of Gresham 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 Gresham, OR