In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Post Falls, ID
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Parkinson’s Care in Post Falls, ID: the local picture
1,436 Post Falls residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 20% in Kootenai County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
419 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.6%).
Medicare lists 11 home health agencies serving Post Falls ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Post Falls compared with Kootenai County and Idaho
| Census figure | Post Falls | Kootenai County | Idaho |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 23% | 20% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 6.6% | 6.2% | 7.8% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.6% | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| Residents 65 or older | 15% | 20% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 29% | 23% | 24% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.5% | 4.2% | 3.7% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $63,352 | $61,676 | — |
Older residents in towns around Post Falls
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rathdrum, ID | 5.3 mi | 1,851 | 11% |
| Otis Orchards-East Farms, WA | 6.7 mi | 1,231 | 22% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 7.1 mi | 11,490 | 23% |
| Hayden, ID | 7.3 mi | 3,801 | 22% |
| Liberty Lake, WA | 8.4 mi | 2,145 | 12% |
| Spokane Valley, WA | 14 mi | 18,679 | 24% |
Home health agencies serving Post Falls
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manito Home Health | Spokane, WA | 21 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (509) 210-3741 |
| Eden Home Health | Ponderay, ID | 44 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (208) 255-1640 |
| Elite Home Health | Clarkston, WA | 92 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (509) 758-2568 |
| North Idaho Home Health | Coeur D Alene, ID | 7.2 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (208) 667-7494 |
| Elite Home Health | Lewiston, ID | 94 mi | 3.5 of 5 | — | (208) 401-1369 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Coeur D'alene, ID | 7.7 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (208) 667-5470 |
Nursing homes near Post Falls
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center Of Post Falls | Post Falls, ID | 1.8 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (208) 777-0318 |
| Idaho State Veterans Home - Post Falls | Post Falls, ID | 3.1 mi | 1 of 5 | 64 | (208) 415-3430 |
| Advanced Health Care Of Coeur D'alene | Coeur D'alene, ID | 6.6 mi | 5 of 5 | 34 | (208) 769-0400 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Post Falls. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in Post Falls
At the Idaho median aide wage of $16.72 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,449 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,279 monthly median income of Post Falls households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Idaho's minimum wage is $7.25 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.
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.
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Parkinson’s Care in Post Falls: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Post Falls?
At the Idaho median aide wage of $16.72 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,449 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,279 monthly median income of Post Falls households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Idaho's minimum wage is $7.25 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.
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