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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Othello, WA: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Adams County)

8.7%

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

734

residents 65 or older (8.3% of Othello)

2

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

179 Othello residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 26% in Adams County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

60 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.7%).

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

Othello compared with Adams County and Washington

Census figure	Othello	Adams County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	26%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.7%	10%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.9%	9.4%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	8.3%	12%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	30%	26%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.4%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,750	$53,600	—

Older residents in towns around Othello

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Warden, WA	11 mi	389	34%
Connell, WA	19 mi	636	27%
Moses Lake, WA	22 mi	3,475	36%
Cascade Valley, WA	23 mi	750	28%
Moses Lake North, WA	27 mi	542	27%
Mattawa, WA	36 mi	114	61%

Home health agencies serving Othello

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Tri-Cities Home Health	Kennewick, WA	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(509) 783-1851
Assured Home Health	Moses Lake, WA	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(509) 765-1856

Nursing homes near Othello

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Othello Post Acute	Othello, WA	0.5 mi	3 of 5	39	(509) 488-9609
Columbia Crest Center	Moses Lake, WA	21 mi	2 of 5	111	(509) 765-6788
Lake Ridge Center	Moses Lake, WA	22 mi	2 of 5	74	(509) 765-7835

Straight-line miles from the center of Othello. 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 Othello

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 71% of the $2,813 monthly median income of Othello 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 Othello: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Othello?

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 71% of the $2,813 monthly median income of Othello 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 Othello, WA