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

Local figures

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

21%

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

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (10.0% in Yamhill County)

626

residents 65 or older (14% of Lafayette)

7

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

132 Lafayette residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 23% in Yamhill County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

171 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (27%).

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Lafayette ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Lafayette compared with Yamhill County and Oregon

Census figure	Lafayette	Yamhill County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	23%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	27%	10.0%	9.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.8%	7.7%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	14%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	25%	27%
Households with no vehicle	1.2%	5.5%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,615	$61,368	—

Older residents in towns around Lafayette

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Dayton, OR	2.5 mi	365	42%
Carlton, OR	4.5 mi	516	34%
McMinnville, OR	4.6 mi	7,059	25%
Dundee, OR	5.5 mi	601	16%
Newberg, OR	8.5 mi	4,160	20%
Woodburn, OR	14 mi	5,217	31%

Home health agencies serving Lafayette

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
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
Amedisys Home Health Care	Salem, OR	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 364-9850
Providence Home Health	Portland, OR	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 215-4646
Physicians Choice	Wilsonville, OR	17 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 308-4060
Mission Home Health Of Salem	Albany, OR	43 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(503) 766-3124
First Call Home Health Agency, LLC	Salem, OR	24 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 371-4567

Nursing homes near Lafayette

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Mcminnville	Mcminnville, OR	4.0 mi	4 of 5	110	(503) 472-4678
Evan Terrace Post Acute	Mcminnville, OR	4.5 mi	1 of 5	96	(503) 472-3141
Village At Hillside	Mcminnville, OR	6.3 mi	5 of 5	22	(503) 472-9534

Straight-line miles from the center of Lafayette. 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 Lafayette

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 55% of the $3,385 monthly median income of Lafayette 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 Lafayette: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Lafayette?

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 55% of the $3,385 monthly median income of Lafayette 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 Lafayette, OR