In-Home Parkinson’s Care in North Yelm, WA
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Parkinson’s Care in North Yelm, WA: the local picture
72 North Yelm residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 20% in Thurston County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
55 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (16%).
Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving North Yelm ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
North Yelm compared with Thurston County and Washington
| Census figure | North Yelm | Thurston County | Washington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 21% | 20% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 16% | 8.2% | 8.5% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 21% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Residents 65 or older | 13% | 19% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 22% | 25% | 26% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.8% | 4.7% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $70,441 | $74,569 | — |
Older residents in towns around North Yelm
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yelm, WA | 2.2 mi | 775 | 35% |
| Fort Lewis, WA | 9.2 mi | 26 | 50% |
| DuPont, WA | 9.9 mi | 1,027 | 22% |
| Tanglewilde, WA | 9.9 mi | 923 | 46% |
| Lacey, WA | 10 mi | 11,337 | 21% |
| North Fort Lewis, WA | 11 mi | 0 | — |
Home health agencies serving North Yelm
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assured Home Health And Hospice | Centralia, WA | 24 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (360) 330-2640 |
| Providence At Home With Compassus, Puget Sound South | Lacey, WA | 8.9 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 | 22 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (253) 301-6400 |
| Careage Home Health | Dupont, WA | 9.1 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (253) 853-4457 |
| Kaiser Permenante Washington Home Health | Seattle, WA | 48 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (206) 326-4530 |
| Puget Sound Home Health Of Thurston County | Tumwater, WA | 13 mi | not rated | — | (253) 581-9410 |
Nursing homes near North Yelm
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Cove Post Acute | Lacey, WA | 9.5 mi | not rated | 96 | (360) 491-1765 |
| Lacey Post Acute & Rehabilitation | Lacey, WA | 11 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (360) 491-9890 |
| Panorama City Conv & Rehab Ctr | Lacey, WA | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | 155 | (360) 456-0111 |
Straight-line miles from the center of North Yelm. 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 Yelm
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 34% of the $5,870 monthly median income of North Yelm 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.
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 Yelm: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in North Yelm?
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 34% of the $5,870 monthly median income of North Yelm 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 (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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