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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Kelso, WA: the local picture

34%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Cowlitz County)

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.5% in Cowlitz County)

2,194

residents 65 or older (17% of Kelso)

4

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

741 Kelso residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 26% in Cowlitz County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

277 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Kelso ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Kelso compared with Cowlitz County and Washington

Census figure	Kelso	Cowlitz County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	26%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	9.5%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	7.3%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	29%	26%
Households with no vehicle	5.7%	6.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,712	$54,222	—

Older residents in towns around Kelso

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Longview, WA	4.2 mi	7,663	31%
Lexington, WA	5.2 mi	765	27%
Longview Heights, WA	5.4 mi	634	9.9%
Kalama, WA	7.2 mi	590	35%
Woodland, WA	15 mi	1,246	34%
St. Helens, OR	18 mi	2,253	25%

Home health agencies serving Kelso

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Peacehealth Southwest Home Health	Vancouver, WA	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 759-1500
Assured Home Health And Hospice	Centralia, WA	42 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 330-2640
Eden Home Health	Vancouver, WA	31 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 504-0122
Psa Healthcare Certified	Vancouver, WA	32 mi	not rated	nursing, medical social work	(360) 423-6098

Nursing homes near Kelso

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Frontier Rehabilitation And Extended Care	Longview, WA	2.1 mi	4 of 5	140	(360) 423-8800
Americana Health And Rehabilitation	Longview, WA	2.2 mi	4 of 5	74	(360) 425-5910
Beacon Hill Rehabilitation	Longview, WA	4.2 mi	5 of 5	67	(360) 423-4060

Straight-line miles from the center of Kelso. 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 Kelso

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 44% of the $4,476 monthly median income of Kelso 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 Kelso: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Kelso?

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 44% of the $4,476 monthly median income of Kelso 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 Kelso, WA