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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Ontario, OR: the local picture

34%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Malheur County)

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.7% in Malheur County)

2,148

residents 65 or older (18% of Ontario)

4

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

720 Ontario residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 24% in Malheur County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

320 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (15%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Ontario ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Ontario compared with Malheur County and Oregon

Census figure	Ontario	Malheur County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	15%	9.7%	9.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.9%	7.2%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	31%	27%
Households with no vehicle	9.4%	6.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,641	$41,587	—

Older residents in towns around Ontario

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fruitland, ID	2.9 mi	1,024	30%
Payette, ID	4.5 mi	1,760	17%
Nyssa, OR	10 mi	359	20%
Weiser, ID	16 mi	1,504	32%
Emmett, ID	26 mi	1,457	22%
Middleton, ID	28 mi	1,698	25%

Home health agencies serving Ontario

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Horizon Home Health	Meridian, ID	38 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 888-7877
Horizon Home Health West	Caldwell, ID	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 465-7121
Canyon Home Care & Hospice	Fruitland, ID	3.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 642-1838
Enhabit Home Health Of Western Idaho	Fruitland, ID	3.5 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 452-4972

Nursing homes near Ontario

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Payette Healthcare Of Cascadia	Payette, ID	4.0 mi	5 of 5	80	(208) 642-4455
Pioneer Nursing Home	Vale, OR	14 mi	4 of 5	33	(541) 473-3131
Weiser Care Of Cascadia	Weiser, ID	16 mi	3 of 5	76	(208) 549-2416

Straight-line miles from the center of Ontario. 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 Ontario

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, which is 66% of the $2,803 monthly median income of Ontario households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Ontario: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Ontario?

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, which is 66% of the $2,803 monthly median income of Ontario households headed by someone 65 or older. 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.

More near Ontario

More senior care near Ontario

Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities

Other care in Ontario

More for Ontario families

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 Ontario, OR