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

Local figures

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

17%

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

8.8%

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

4,551

residents 65 or older (44% of Port Townsend)

2

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

766 Port Townsend residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 16% in Jefferson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

392 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.8%).

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

Port Townsend compared with Jefferson County and Washington

Census figure	Port Townsend	Jefferson County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	16%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.8%	8.7%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.7%	6.5%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	44%	41%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	27%	26%
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	4.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,932	$65,503	—

Older residents in towns around Port Townsend

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA	6.2 mi	867	25%
Oak Harbor, WA	14 mi	3,118	26%
Sequim, WA	14 mi	3,722	15%
Port Ludlow, WA	15 mi	1,454	9.6%
Camano, WA	15 mi	5,906	11%
Hansville, WA	18 mi	1,670	11%

Home health agencies serving Port Townsend

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Jefferson Healthcare Home Health	Port Townsend, WA	1.3 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 385-0610
Olympic Medical Home Health	Port Angeles, WA	30 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 417-7315

Nursing homes near Port Townsend

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Port Townsend	Port Townsend, WA	1.0 mi	5 of 5	94	(360) 385-3555
Regency Coupeville Rehab And Nursing Center	Coupeville, WA	8.2 mi	2 of 5	112	(360) 678-2273
Avamere Olympic Rehabilitation Of Sequim	Sequim, WA	15 mi	2 of 5	90	(360) 582-3900

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

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 39% of the $5,078 monthly median income of Port Townsend 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 Townsend: common questions

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

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 39% of the $5,078 monthly median income of Port Townsend 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 Townsend, WA