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

Local figures

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

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Pierce County)

2.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.9% in Pierce County)

1,763

residents 65 or older (20% of Summit)

13

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

286 Summit residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 21% in Pierce County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

50 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.8%).

Medicare lists 13 home health agencies serving Summit ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Summit compared with Pierce County and Washington

Census figure	Summit	Pierce County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.8%	8.9%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.8%	7.7%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	20%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	25%	26%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	5.4%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,156	$70,061	—

Older residents in towns around Summit

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Clover Creek, WA	2.0 mi	996	21%
Midland, WA	2.3 mi	1,223	24%
Summit View, WA	2.4 mi	842	18%
Waller, WA	2.4 mi	1,331	17%
Puyallup, WA	3.5 mi	6,913	23%
Parkland, WA	4.0 mi	5,650	36%

Home health agencies serving Summit

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Puget Sound Home Health	Tacoma, WA	6.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(253) 581-9410
Centerwell Home Health	Tacoma, WA	6.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 475-6862
Eden Home Health	Tukwila, WA	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 717-8161
Signature Healthcare At Home	Federal Way, WA	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 661-5166
Chi Franciscan Health At Home	University Place, WA	9.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(253) 543-7026
Multicare Good Samaritan Home Health	Tacoma, WA	6.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(253) 301-6400

Nursing homes near Summit

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heartwood Extended Healthcare	Tacoma, WA	2.7 mi	1 of 5	120	(253) 472-9027
Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma	Tacoma, WA	3.4 mi	2 of 5	81	(253) 474-8456
Puyallup Post Acute	Puyallup, WA	3.5 mi	1 of 5	96	(253) 845-6631

Straight-line miles from the center of Summit. 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 Summit

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 35% of the $5,763 monthly median income of Summit 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 Summit: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Summit?

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 35% of the $5,763 monthly median income of Summit 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 Summit, WA