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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Milton-Freewater, OR: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28% in Umatilla County)

9.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (11% in Umatilla County)

1,160

residents 65 or older (16% of Milton-Freewater)

2

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

166 Milton-Freewater residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 28% in Umatilla County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

108 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.6%).

Medicare lists 2 home health agencies serving Milton-Freewater ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Milton-Freewater compared with Umatilla County and Oregon

Census figure	Milton-Freewater	Umatilla County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	28%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.6%	11%	9.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.0%	8.8%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	26%	27%
Households with no vehicle	12%	5.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,598	$51,702	—

Older residents in towns around Milton-Freewater

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
College Place, WA	7.4 mi	2,083	20%
Walla Walla, WA	9.5 mi	6,410	23%
Pendleton, OR	27 mi	3,024	24%
Dayton, WA	33 mi	683	17%
Burbank, WA	34 mi	446	15%
Finley, WA	35 mi	1,115	33%

Home health agencies serving Milton-Freewater

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Providence At Home With Compassus Home Health, Walla Walla	Walla Walla, WA	9.3 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(509) 522-5710
Good Shepherd Home Health	Hermiston, OR	43 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(541) 667-3542

Nursing homes near Milton-Freewater

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Milton Freewater Health And Rehabilitation	Milton Freewater, OR	0.3 mi	3 of 5	70	(541) 938-3318
Regency At The Park	College Place, WA	7.6 mi	5 of 5	106	(509) 529-4480
Park Manor Rehabilitation Ctr	Walla Walla, WA	8.1 mi	5 of 5	99	(509) 529-4218

Straight-line miles from the center of Milton-Freewater. 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 Milton-Freewater

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 64% of the $2,883 monthly median income of Milton-Freewater 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 Milton-Freewater: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Milton-Freewater?

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 64% of the $2,883 monthly median income of Milton-Freewater 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 Milton-Freewater, OR