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

Local figures

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

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Marion County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (10% in Marion County)

28,181

residents 65 or older (16% of Salem)

12

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

6,469 Salem residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 23% in Marion County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

2,923 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 12 home health agencies serving Salem ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Salem compared with Marion County and Oregon

Census figure	Salem	Marion County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	23%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	10%	9.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.7%	8.4%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	28%	27%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	6.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,857	$57,979	—

Older residents in towns around Salem

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Four Corners, OR	2.5 mi	2,627	29%
Hayesville, OR	4.5 mi	2,594	27%
Keizer, OR	5.5 mi	7,059	22%
Turner, OR	6.3 mi	551	15%
Aumsville, OR	9.2 mi	370	30%
Independence, OR	9.7 mi	1,099	16%

Home health agencies serving Salem

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Providence Benedictine Home Health	Mount Angel, OR	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 845-9226
Amedisys Home Health Care	Salem, OR	2.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 364-9850
Signature Healthcare At Home	Tigard, OR	35 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 783-2470
Aleca Home Health	Salem, OR	1.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 954-2197
Physicians Choice	Wilsonville, OR	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 308-4060
Mission Home Health Of Salem	Albany, OR	21 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(503) 766-3124

Nursing homes near Salem

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Windsor Health And Rehabilitation	Salem, OR	1.6 mi	1 of 5	100	(503) 399-1135
Avamere Transitional Care At Sunnyside	Salem, OR	2.5 mi	2 of 5	88	(503) 370-8284
Tierra Rose Care Center	Salem, OR	2.6 mi	5 of 5	76	(503) 585-4602

Straight-line miles from the center of Salem. 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 Salem

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 38% of the $4,821 monthly median income of Salem 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 Salem: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Salem?

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 38% of the $4,821 monthly median income of Salem 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 Salem, OR