Parkinson's Care in Ocean Shores, WA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Ocean Shores, WA: the local picture

19%

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

5.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (10% in Grays Harbor County)

3,395

residents 65 or older (46% of Ocean Shores)

2

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Ocean Shores ZIP codes in their service area

647 Ocean Shores residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 23% in Grays Harbor County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

179 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.3%).

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

Ocean Shores compared with Grays Harbor County and Washington

Census figure	Ocean Shores	Grays Harbor County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	23%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.3%	10%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.2%	6.9%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	46%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	30%	26%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	5.4%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,981	$49,629	—

Older residents in towns around Ocean Shores

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hoquiam, WA	11 mi	1,978	31%
Aberdeen, WA	16 mi	3,211	24%
Central Park, WA	21 mi	529	18%
Montesano, WA	27 mi	963	30%
Raymond, WA	27 mi	829	28%
Elma, WA	35 mi	568	15%

Home health agencies serving Ocean Shores

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Harbors Home Health / Hospice	Hoquiam, WA	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 532-5454
Assured Home Health And Hospice	Centralia, WA	58 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 330-2640

Nursing homes near Ocean Shores

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pacific Care And Rehabilitation	Hoquiam, WA	14 mi	5 of 5	72	(360) 532-7882
Grays Harbor Health & Rehabilitation Center	Aberdeen, WA	14 mi	4 of 5	105	(360) 532-5122

Straight-line miles from the center of Ocean Shores. 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 Ocean Shores

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 43% of the $4,665 monthly median income of Ocean Shores 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 Ocean Shores: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Ocean Shores?

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 43% of the $4,665 monthly median income of Ocean Shores 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 Ocean Shores, WA