Port Orchard, Washington

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Port Orchard, WA

Daily help at home for someone living with Parkinson’s, from caregivers with relevant experience: routines, movement, meals and medication reminders. Post what you need in Port Orchard for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

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

18%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Kitsap County)
12%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.1% in Kitsap County)
2,691
residents 65 or older (16% of Port Orchard)
9
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Port Orchard ZIP codes in their service area

464 Port Orchard residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 18% in Kitsap County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

290 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Port Orchard ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Port Orchard compared with Kitsap County and Washington

Census figurePort OrchardKitsap CountyWashington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking18%18%20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering12%7.1%8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing12%5.6%7.1%
Residents 65 or older16%20%17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone23%22%26%
Households with no vehicle7.7%4.3%7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$79,938$81,452—

Older residents in towns around Port Orchard

TownDistanceResidents 65+Walking difficulty (65+)
East Port Orchard, WA1.5 mi62725%
Parkwood, WA1.6 mi1,03431%
Navy Yard City, WA1.7 mi35739%
Bethel, WA3.6 mi84810%
Bremerton, WA3.9 mi5,77327%
Manchester, WA4.3 mi98022%

Home health agencies serving Port Orchard

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Puget Sound Home HealthTacoma, WA24 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(253) 581-9410
Aleca Home HealthSilverdale, WA9.1 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(360) 719-8912
Centerwell Home HealthTacoma, WA24 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(253) 475-6862
Signature Healthcare At HomeFederal Way, WA21 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(253) 661-5166
Centerwell Home HealthSilverdale, WA3.9 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(360) 373-6966
Chi Franciscan Health At HomeUniversity Place, WA22 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(253) 543-7026

Nursing homes near Port Orchard

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Washington Veteran Home-RetsilPt Orchard, WA1.2 mi3 of 5240(360) 895-4700
Life Care Center Of Port OrchardPort Orchard, WA1.7 mi5 of 5125(360) 876-8035
Avamere Rehabilitation At RidgemontPort Orchard, WA1.7 mi4 of 596(360) 876-4461

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

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 30% of the $6,662 monthly median income of Port Orchard 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 Orchard: common questions

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

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 30% of the $6,662 monthly median income of Port Orchard 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.

More near Port Orchard

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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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