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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Rochester, WA: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Thurston County)

8.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.2% in Thurston County)

1,061

residents 65 or older (18% of Rochester)

5

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

171 Rochester residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 20% in Thurston County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

90 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.5%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving Rochester ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Rochester compared with Thurston County and Washington

Census figure	Rochester	Thurston County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.5%	8.2%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.9%	6.2%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	25%	26%
Households with no vehicle	1.9%	4.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,327	$74,569	—

Older residents in towns around Rochester

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Grand Mound, WA	2.9 mi	543	14%
Centralia, WA	8.1 mi	3,901	29%
Chehalis, WA	12 mi	1,019	31%
Tumwater, WA	14 mi	4,204	22%
Olympia, WA	17 mi	11,040	22%
Lacey, WA	20 mi	11,337	21%

Home health agencies serving Rochester

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Assured Home Health And Hospice	Centralia, WA	8.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 330-2640
Harbors Home Health / Hospice	Hoquiam, WA	40 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 532-5454
Providence At Home With Compassus, Puget Sound South	Lacey, WA	19 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 459-8311
Multicare Good Samaritan Home Health	Tacoma, WA	42 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 301-6400
Puget Sound Home Health Of Thurston County	Tumwater, WA	16 mi	not rated	—	(253) 581-9410

Nursing homes near Rochester

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sharon Care Center	Centralia, WA	6.9 mi	3 of 5	42	(360) 736-0112
South Creek Post Acute	Centralia, WA	8.3 mi	4 of 5	128	(360) 736-9384
Three Rivers Care	Centralia, WA	8.3 mi	5 of 5	83	(360) 754-9792

Straight-line miles from the center of Rochester. 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 Rochester

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 40% of the $4,944 monthly median income of Rochester 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 Rochester: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Rochester?

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 40% of the $4,944 monthly median income of Rochester 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 Rochester, WA