In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Lake Forest Park, WA
Daily help at home for someone living with Parkinson’s, from caregivers with relevant experience: routines, movement, meals and medication reminders. Post what you need in Lake Forest Park for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Parkinson’s Care in Lake Forest Park, WA: the local picture
259 Lake Forest Park residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 18% in King County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
92 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.8%).
Medicare lists 16 home health agencies serving Lake Forest Park ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Lake Forest Park compared with King County and Washington
| Census figure | Lake Forest Park | King County | Washington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 11% | 18% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 3.8% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 14% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 23% | 28% | 26% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.0% | 11% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $97,961 | $76,893 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lake Forest Park
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenmore, WA | 2.2 mi | 4,080 | 20% |
| Brier, WA | 2.5 mi | 1,539 | 19% |
| Mountlake Terrace, WA | 2.5 mi | 3,810 | 21% |
| Shoreline, WA | 2.5 mi | 12,127 | 23% |
| Esperance, WA | 3.6 mi | 635 | 10% |
| Alderwood Manor, WA | 4.0 mi | 1,547 | 26% |
Home health agencies serving Lake Forest Park
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Home Health | Everett, WA | 10 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (360) 299-1302 |
| Evergreenhealth Home Care Services | Kirkland, WA | 5.2 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (425) 899-3300 |
| Eden Home Health | Tukwila, WA | 7.3 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (360) 717-8161 |
| Kline Galland Home Health | Seattle, WA | 15 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (206) 805-1930 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Bellevue, WA | 12 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work | (225) 292-2031 |
| Alpha Home Health, King County | Everett, WA | 10 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (206) 452-0058 |
Nursing homes near Lake Forest Park
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fircrest Nursing Facility | Seattle, WA | 0.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 110 | (206) 361-3511 |
| Shoreline Health And Rehabilitation | Seattle, WA | 1.8 mi | 5 of 5 | 114 | (206) 418-2900 |
| Avamere Rehabilitation Of Shoreline | Seattle, WA | 1.9 mi | 2 of 5 | 115 | (206) 363-5856 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Forest Park. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in Lake Forest Park
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 24% of the $8,163 monthly median income of Lake Forest Park 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.
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.
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Parkinson’s Care in Lake Forest Park: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Lake Forest Park?
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 24% of the $8,163 monthly median income of Lake Forest Park 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.
More senior care near Lake Forest Park
Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities
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- Parkinson’s Care in Esperance, WA
- Parkinson’s Care in Alderwood Manor, WA
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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.
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