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

Local figures

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

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Douglas County)

3.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.4% in Douglas County)

1,625

residents 65 or older (38% of Reedsport)

2

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

264 Reedsport residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 24% in Douglas County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

61 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.8%).

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

Reedsport compared with Douglas County and Oregon

Census figure	Reedsport	Douglas County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.8%	9.4%	9.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.5%	7.7%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	38%	26%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	23%	27%
Households with no vehicle	11%	5.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,075	$48,307	—

Older residents in towns around Reedsport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Florence, OR	20 mi	4,102	14%
North Bend, OR	21 mi	2,385	21%
Heceta Beach, OR	22 mi	1,172	14%
Coos Bay, OR	23 mi	3,578	34%
Coquille, OR	36 mi	968	26%
Bandon, OR	43 mi	1,199	20%

Home health agencies serving Reedsport

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Sacred Heart Home Health	Springfield, OR	60 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(458) 205-7300
Pacific Home Health And Hospice	Coos Bay, OR	34 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(541) 266-7005

Nursing homes near Reedsport

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aidan Senior Living At Reedsport	Reedsport, OR	1.4 mi	4 of 5	29	(541) 271-5841
Regency Florence	Florence, OR	20 mi	4 of 5	72	(541) 997-8436
Avamere Rehabilitation Of Coos Bay	Coos Bay, OR	22 mi	2 of 5	92	(541) 267-2161

Straight-line miles from the center of Reedsport. 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 Reedsport

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 48% of the $3,840 monthly median income of Reedsport 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 Reedsport: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Reedsport?

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 48% of the $3,840 monthly median income of Reedsport 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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Reedsport, OR