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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Hood River, OR: the local picture

30%

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

15%

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

1,359

residents 65 or older (16% of Hood River)

2

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

387 Hood River residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 23% in Hood River County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

200 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (15%).

Medicare lists 2 home health agencies serving Hood River ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Hood River compared with Hood River County and Oregon

Census figure	Hood River	Hood River County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	23%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	15%	11%	9.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	16%	8.7%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	29%	27%
Households with no vehicle	11%	5.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,917	$62,826	—

Older residents in towns around Hood River

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
White Salmon, WA	2.4 mi	790	9.1%
The Dalles, OR	20 mi	3,198	25%
Goldendale, WA	35 mi	852	26%
Mount Hood Villages, OR	35 mi	1,303	8.4%
Washougal, WA	41 mi	2,932	13%
Sandy, OR	42 mi	1,664	22%

Home health agencies serving Hood River

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Providence Home Health	Portland, OR	53 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 215-4646
Adventist Health Home Care	The Dalles, OR	18 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(541) 296-7280

Nursing homes near Hood River

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hood River Post Acute	Hood River, OR	1.0 mi	3 of 5	100	(541) 386-2688
Columbia Basin Care Facility	The Dalles, OR	17 mi	1 of 5	90	(541) 296-2156
The Dalles Health And Rehabilitation	The Dalles, OR	17 mi	4 of 5	121	(541) 298-5158

Straight-line miles from the center of Hood River. 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 Hood River

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 42% of the $4,410 monthly median income of Hood River 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 Hood River: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Hood River?

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 42% of the $4,410 monthly median income of Hood River 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 Hood River, OR