Parkinson's Care in Ketchikan, AK: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Ketchikan, AK: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Ketchikan Gateway Borough)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.3% in Ketchikan Gateway Borough)

1,226

residents 65 or older (15% of Ketchikan)

1

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

297 Ketchikan residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 21% in Ketchikan Gateway Borough). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 1 home health agencies serving Ketchikan ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Ketchikan compared with Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Alaska

Census figure	Ketchikan	Ketchikan Gateway Borough	Alaska
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	8.3%	7.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.6%	6.3%	6.8%
Residents 65 or older	15%	18%	14%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	28%	27%
Households with no vehicle	15%	11%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,813	$76,563	—

Home health agencies serving Ketchikan

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center Home Health	Ketchikan, AK	1.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(907) 228-7600

Nursing homes near Ketchikan

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ketchikan Med Ctr New Horizons Transitional Care	Ketchikan, AK	4.6 mi	1 of 5	29	(907) 225-5171

Straight-line miles from the center of Ketchikan. 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 Ketchikan

At the Alaska median aide wage of $19.11 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,656 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,984 monthly median income of Ketchikan households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Alaska: consumer-directed personal care.

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 Ketchikan: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Ketchikan?

At the Alaska median aide wage of $19.11 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,656 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,984 monthly median income of Ketchikan households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 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 Ketchikan, AK