Parkinson's Care in Sandpoint, ID: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Sandpoint, ID: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Bonner County)

7.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.2% in Bonner County)

1,754

residents 65 or older (18% of Sandpoint)

6

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

351 Sandpoint residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 19% in Bonner County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

117 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.4%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Sandpoint ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Sandpoint compared with Bonner County and Idaho

Census figure	Sandpoint	Bonner County	Idaho
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.4%	6.2%	7.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.9%	7.7%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	18%	26%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	23%	24%
Households with no vehicle	9.4%	4.8%	3.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,191	$53,136	—

Older residents in towns around Sandpoint

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bonners Ferry, ID	31 mi	483	32%
Rathdrum, ID	37 mi	1,851	11%
Hayden, ID	37 mi	3,801	22%
Coeur d'Alene, ID	41 mi	11,490	23%
Post Falls, ID	42 mi	6,509	23%
Deer Park, WA	46 mi	871	39%

Home health agencies serving Sandpoint

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Eden Home Health	Ponderay, ID	2.0 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	133 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(509) 758-2568
Welcome Home Healthcare Services, LLC	Sandpoint, ID	2.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 263-7007
Elite Home Health	Lewiston, ID	133 mi	3.5 of 5	—	(208) 401-1369
Centerwell Home Health	Coeur D'alene, ID	42 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 667-5470
Ahc Home Health Of Coeur D Alene LLC	Coeur D'alene, ID	42 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(208) 769-0500

Nursing homes near Sandpoint

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Sandpoint	Sandpoint, ID	0.5 mi	3 of 5	124	(208) 265-9299
Valley Vista Care Center Of Sandpoint	Sandpoint, ID	0.8 mi	1 of 5	73	(208) 265-4514

Straight-line miles from the center of Sandpoint. 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 Sandpoint

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 32% of the $4,516 monthly median income of Sandpoint 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.

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 Sandpoint: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Sandpoint?

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 32% of the $4,516 monthly median income of Sandpoint 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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Sandpoint, ID