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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Lake Tapps, WA: the local picture

7.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Pierce County)

7.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.9% in Pierce County)

2,194

residents 65 or older (17% of Lake Tapps)

19

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

170 Lake Tapps residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (7.7%; 21% in Pierce County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

163 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.4%).

Medicare lists 19 home health agencies serving Lake Tapps ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Lake Tapps compared with Pierce County and Washington

Census figure	Lake Tapps	Pierce County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	7.7%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.4%	8.9%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.1%	7.7%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	25%	26%
Households with no vehicle	1.3%	5.4%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$102,950	$70,061	—

Older residents in towns around Lake Tapps

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bonney Lake, WA	2.2 mi	2,436	16%
Sumner, WA	3.1 mi	1,730	27%
Pacific, WA	4.4 mi	853	21%
Alderton, WA	4.5 mi	583	24%
Algona, WA	5.1 mi	205	21%
Auburn, WA	5.4 mi	10,676	29%

Home health agencies serving Lake Tapps

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Puget Sound Home Health	Tacoma, WA	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(253) 581-9410
Centerwell Home Health	Tacoma, WA	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 475-6862
Kline Galland Home Health	Seattle, WA	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(206) 805-1930
Eden Home Health	Tukwila, WA	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 717-8161
Evergreenhealth Home Care Services	Kirkland, WA	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 899-3300
Signature Healthcare At Home	Federal Way, WA	9.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 661-5166

Nursing homes near Lake Tapps

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Canterbury House	Auburn, WA	4.3 mi	2 of 5	100	(253) 939-0090
Linden Grove Health Care Center	Puyallup, WA	4.5 mi	1 of 5	130	(253) 840-4400
Auburn Post Acute	Auburn, WA	4.9 mi	1 of 5	96	(253) 833-1740

Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Tapps. 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 Lake Tapps

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 23% of the $8,579 monthly median income of Lake Tapps 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 Lake Tapps: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Lake Tapps?

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 23% of the $8,579 monthly median income of Lake Tapps 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 Lake Tapps, WA