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

Local figures

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

2.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Benton County)

6.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.9% in Benton County)

1,000

residents 65 or older (18% of Philomath)

7

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

29 Philomath residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (2.9%; 17% in Benton County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

68 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.8%).

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Philomath ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Philomath compared with Benton County and Oregon

Census figure	Philomath	Benton County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	2.9%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.8%	8.9%	9.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.8%	6.9%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	27%	27%
Households with no vehicle	2.1%	7.4%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,530	$74,351	—

Older residents in towns around Philomath

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Corvallis, OR	4.4 mi	8,508	18%
Albany, OR	14 mi	9,558	25%
Millersburg, OR	17 mi	472	12%
Harrisburg, OR	21 mi	336	38%
Jefferson, OR	21 mi	354	16%
Lebanon, OR	22 mi	3,787	39%

Home health agencies serving Philomath

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Signature Healthcare At Home	Eugene, OR	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(541) 461-0325
Providence Benedictine Home Health	Mount Angel, OR	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 845-9226
Amedisys Home Health Care	Salem, OR	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 364-9850
Aleca Home Health	Salem, OR	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 954-2197
Mission Home Health Of Salem	Albany, OR	16 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(503) 766-3124
First Call Home Health Agency, LLC	Salem, OR	29 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 371-4567

Nursing homes near Philomath

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Corvallis Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Corvallis, OR	6.6 mi	not rated	135	(541) 757-1651
Timberline Post Acute	Albany, OR	13 mi	5 of 5	67	(541) 926-8664
Regency Albany	Albany, OR	14 mi	2 of 5	74	(541) 926-4741

Straight-line miles from the center of Philomath. 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 Philomath

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 29% of the $6,294 monthly median income of Philomath 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 Philomath: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Philomath?

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 29% of the $6,294 monthly median income of Philomath 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.

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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.

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