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

Local figures

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

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Washington County)

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.7% in Washington County)

1,008

residents 65 or older (27% of Metzger)

17

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

248 Metzger residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 18% in Washington County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

131 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (14%).

Medicare lists 17 home health agencies serving Metzger ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Metzger compared with Washington County and Oregon

Census figure	Metzger	Washington County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	14%	8.7%	9.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.8%	7.1%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	27%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	27%	27%
Households with no vehicle	10.0%	5.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,112	$69,783	—

Older residents in towns around Metzger

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Garden Home-Whitford, OR	1.0 mi	1,561	6.9%
Tigard, OR	2.1 mi	9,757	13%
Raleigh Hills, OR	2.5 mi	1,598	13%
West Slope, OR	3.3 mi	1,315	11%
Beaverton, OR	3.3 mi	14,261	20%
Lake Oswego, OR	3.9 mi	9,501	11%

Home health agencies serving Metzger

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Divine Mercy Home Health, LLC	Beaverton, OR	3.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 608-7717
Connected Home Health	Clackamas, OR	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(503) 261-8599
Signature Healthcare At Home	Tigard, OR	3.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 783-2470
Providence Home Health	Portland, OR	10 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 215-4646
Physicians Choice	Wilsonville, OR	10 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 308-4060
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Portland, OR	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 251-6301

Nursing homes near Metzger

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
West Hills Health & Rehabilitation	Portland, OR	1.6 mi	4 of 5	180	(503) 244-1107
Marquis Vermont Hills	Portland, OR	2.5 mi	5 of 5	73	(503) 246-8811
Tigard Rehabilitation And Care	Tigard, OR	2.5 mi	1 of 5	112	(503) 639-1144

Straight-line miles from the center of Metzger. 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 Metzger

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 37% of the $5,009 monthly median income of Metzger 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 Metzger: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Metzger?

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 37% of the $5,009 monthly median income of Metzger 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 Metzger, OR