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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in North Plains, OR: the local picture

31%

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

3.4%

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

612

residents 65 or older (18% of North Plains)

11

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

191 North Plains residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 18% in Washington County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

21 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.4%).

Medicare lists 11 home health agencies serving North Plains ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

North Plains compared with Washington County and Oregon

Census figure	North Plains	Washington County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.4%	8.7%	9.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	7.1%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	18%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	27%	27%
Households with no vehicle	0.7%	5.6%	7.1%

Older residents in towns around North Plains

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hillsboro, OR	5.7 mi	12,909	24%
Cornelius, OR	6.1 mi	1,780	26%
Rockcreek, OR	6.5 mi	1,546	9.4%
Forest Grove, OR	7.5 mi	3,892	26%
Bethany, OR	8.0 mi	2,819	13%
Oak Hills, OR	8.4 mi	1,383	15%

Home health agencies serving North Plains

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Divine Mercy Home Health, LLC	Beaverton, OR	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 608-7717
Providence Home Health	Portland, OR	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 215-4646
Centerwell Home Health	Vancouver, WA	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 620-3407
Physicians Choice	Wilsonville, OR	23 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	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 251-6301
Mission Home Health Of Portland	Portland, OR	16 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(888) 743-4979

Nursing homes near North Plains

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hillsboro Health And Rehabilitation	Hillsboro, OR	4.9 mi	4 of 5	78	(503) 648-6621
Avamere Rehabilitation Of Hillsboro	Hillsboro, OR	5.5 mi	3 of 5	87	(503) 648-8588
Forest Grove Post Acute	Forest Grove, OR	6.7 mi	4 of 5	114	(503) 359-0449

Straight-line miles from the center of North Plains. 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 North Plains

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. 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 North Plains: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in North Plains?

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. 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 North Plains, OR