In-Home Parkinson’s Care in North Fort Lewis, 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 North Fort Lewis for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Parkinson’s Care in North Fort Lewis, WA: the local picture
0 North Fort Lewis residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (—; 21% in Pierce County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
0 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (—).
Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving North Fort Lewis ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
North Fort Lewis compared with Pierce County and Washington
| Census figure | North Fort Lewis | Pierce County | Washington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65 or older | 0.0% | 15% | 17% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.7% | 5.4% | 7.1% |
Older residents in towns around North Fort Lewis
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lewis, WA | 2.2 mi | 26 | 50% |
| DuPont, WA | 2.7 mi | 1,027 | 22% |
| Steilacoom, WA | 3.3 mi | 1,270 | 19% |
| Lakewood, WA | 4.3 mi | 10,825 | 27% |
| McChord AFB, WA | 4.9 mi | 0 | — |
| University Place, WA | 6.9 mi | 6,796 | 19% |
Home health agencies serving North Fort Lewis
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Sound Home Health | Tacoma, WA | 7.8 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (253) 581-9410 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Tacoma, WA | 7.8 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (253) 475-6862 |
| Signature Healthcare At Home | Federal Way, WA | 19 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (253) 661-5166 |
| Providence At Home With Compassus, Puget Sound South | Lacey, WA | 11 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (360) 459-8311 |
| Multicare Good Samaritan Home Health | Tacoma, WA | 12 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (253) 301-6400 |
| Assured Home Health | Mountlake Terrace, WA | 48 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (206) 364-1484 |
Nursing homes near North Fort Lewis
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks At Lakewood | Tacoma, WA | 5.0 mi | 5 of 5 | 80 | (253) 581-9002 |
| Agility Health And Rehabilitation | University Place, WA | 6.7 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (253) 566-7166 |
| Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation | Tacoma, WA | 7.4 mi | 1 of 5 | 124 | (253) 474-8421 |
Straight-line miles from the center of North Fort Lewis. 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 North Fort Lewis
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. 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 North Fort Lewis: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in North Fort Lewis?
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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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