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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Sudden Valley, WA: the local picture

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Whatcom County)

6.2%

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

1,581

residents 65 or older (26% of Sudden Valley)

5

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

209 Sudden Valley residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 17% in Whatcom County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

98 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.2%).

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

Sudden Valley compared with Whatcom County and Washington

Census figure	Sudden Valley	Whatcom County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.2%	8.2%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.8%	6.6%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	26%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	29%	26%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	6.4%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,823	$63,400	—

Older residents in towns around Sudden Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bellingham, WA	6.1 mi	15,407	16%
Marietta-Alderwood, WA	11 mi	836	9.6%
Everson, WA	13 mi	447	24%
Ferndale, WA	14 mi	2,516	19%
Sedro-Woolley, WA	15 mi	1,850	22%
Lynden, WA	16 mi	2,947	17%

Home health agencies serving Sudden Valley

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Alpha Home Health	Everett, WA	58 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 299-1302
Peacehealth Southwest Home Health	Vancouver, WA	213 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 759-1500
Eden Home Health	Bellingham, WA	6.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 734-5410
Peacehealth Home Health Of Whatcom County	Bellingham, WA	6.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 788-8143
Signature Healthcare At Home	Bellingham, WA	6.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 390-3869

Nursing homes near Sudden Valley

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Highland Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia	Bellingham, WA	5.4 mi	3 of 5	44	(360) 734-4800
Rock Hill Health & Rehabilitation	Bellingham, WA	6.0 mi	2 of 5	52	(360) 733-9161
MT Baker Care Center	Bellingham, WA	6.2 mi	5 of 5	70	(360) 734-4181

Straight-line miles from the center of Sudden Valley. 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 Sudden Valley

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 30% of the $6,735 monthly median income of Sudden Valley 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 Sudden Valley: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Sudden Valley?

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 30% of the $6,735 monthly median income of Sudden Valley 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 Sudden Valley, WA