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

Local figures

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

36%

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

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.0% in Grant County)

3,475

residents 65 or older (13% of Moses Lake)

1

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

1,207 Moses Lake residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (36%; 23% in Grant County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 1 home health agencies serving Moses Lake ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Moses Lake compared with Grant County and Washington

Census figure	Moses Lake	Grant County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	36%	23%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	14%	9.0%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	18%	9.0%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	28%	26%
Households with no vehicle	9.5%	5.1%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,400	$46,220	—

Older residents in towns around Moses Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Cascade Valley, WA	2.6 mi	750	28%
Moses Lake North, WA	5.0 mi	542	27%
Warden, WA	15 mi	389	34%
Ephrata, WA	18 mi	1,151	15%
Othello, WA	22 mi	734	26%
Quincy, WA	28 mi	1,072	7.4%

Home health agencies serving Moses Lake

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Assured Home Health	Moses Lake, WA	0.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(509) 765-1856

Nursing homes near Moses Lake

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lake Ridge Center	Moses Lake, WA	0.8 mi	2 of 5	74	(509) 765-7835
Columbia Crest Center	Moses Lake, WA	1.1 mi	2 of 5	111	(509) 765-6788
Columbia Basin Hospital	Ephrata, WA	18 mi	3 of 5	12	(509) 754-4631

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

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 62% of the $3,200 monthly median income of Moses Lake 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 Moses Lake: common questions

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

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 62% of the $3,200 monthly median income of Moses Lake 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 Moses Lake, WA