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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Port Ludlow, WA: the local picture

9.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Jefferson County)

4.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.7% in Jefferson County)

1,454

residents 65 or older (50% of Port Ludlow)

1

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

140 Port Ludlow residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (9.6%; 16% in Jefferson 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 (4.1%).

Medicare lists 1 home health agencies serving Port Ludlow ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Port Ludlow compared with Jefferson County and Washington

Census figure	Port Ludlow	Jefferson County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	9.6%	16%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.1%	8.7%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	6.5%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	50%	41%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	27%	26%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	4.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,333	$65,503	—

Older residents in towns around Port Ludlow

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hansville, WA	5.8 mi	1,670	11%
Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA	9.3 mi	867	25%
Poulsbo, WA	12 mi	2,623	14%
Bangor Base, WA	13 mi	9	100%
Indianola, WA	14 mi	742	13%
Suquamish, WA	14 mi	944	13%

Home health agencies serving Port Ludlow

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Jefferson Healthcare Home Health	Port Townsend, WA	14 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 385-0610

Nursing homes near Port Ludlow

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Martha And Mary Health Service	Poulsbo, WA	13 mi	4 of 5	135	(360) 779-7500
Life Care Center Of Port Townsend	Port Townsend, WA	14 mi	5 of 5	94	(360) 385-3555
Northwoods Lodge	Silverdale, WA	17 mi	5 of 5	57	(360) 698-3930

Straight-line miles from the center of Port Ludlow. 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 Port Ludlow

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 36% of the $5,528 monthly median income of Port Ludlow 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 Port Ludlow: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Port Ludlow?

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 36% of the $5,528 monthly median income of Port Ludlow 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 Port Ludlow, WA