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

Local figures

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

35%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Snohomish County)

7.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.7% in Snohomish County)

1,360

residents 65 or older (16% of Stanwood)

9

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

429 Stanwood residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (35%; 22% in Snohomish County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

91 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.5%).

Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Stanwood ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Stanwood compared with Snohomish County and Washington

Census figure	Stanwood	Snohomish County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	35%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.5%	8.7%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	8.2%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	26%	26%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	4.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,274	$69,352	—

Older residents in towns around Stanwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Warm Beach, WA	5.5 mi	958	27%
Bryant, WA	7.6 mi	390	27%
Lake Goodwin, WA	8.2 mi	1,345	13%
Camano, WA	8.5 mi	5,906	11%
Arlington, WA	10 mi	2,913	33%
Mount Vernon, WA	12 mi	6,520	19%

Home health agencies serving Stanwood

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Alpha Home Health	Everett, WA	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 299-1302
Centerwell Home Health	Everett, WA	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, home health aides	(425) 745-4345
Evergreenhealth Home Care Services	Kirkland, WA	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 899-3300
Eden Home Health	Bellingham, WA	38 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 734-5410
Signature Healthcare At Home	Burlington, WA	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(425) 861-3850
Providence At Home With Compassus, Snohomish County	Everett, WA	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 261-4800

Nursing homes near Stanwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Josephine Caring Community	Stanwood, WA	1.3 mi	5 of 5	160	(360) 629-2126
Arlington Health And Rehabilitation	Arlington, WA	11 mi	4 of 5	76	(360) 403-8247
Mira Vista Care Center	Mount Vernon, WA	12 mi	4 of 5	61	(360) 424-1320

Straight-line miles from the center of Stanwood. 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 Stanwood

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 56% of the $3,523 monthly median income of Stanwood 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 Stanwood: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Stanwood?

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 56% of the $3,523 monthly median income of Stanwood 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 Stanwood, WA