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

Local figures

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

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Douglas County)

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.4% in Douglas County)

2,182

residents 65 or older (25% of Sutherlin)

1

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

611 Sutherlin residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 24% in Douglas County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

223 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10%).

Medicare lists 1 home health agencies serving Sutherlin ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Sutherlin compared with Douglas County and Oregon

Census figure	Sutherlin	Douglas County	Oregon
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	9.4%	9.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.6%	7.7%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	25%	26%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	23%	27%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	5.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,500	$48,307	—

Older residents in towns around Sutherlin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Roseburg North, OR	8.2 mi	1,237	22%
Roseburg, OR	11 mi	5,163	35%
Green, OR	17 mi	1,660	22%
Winston, OR	19 mi	1,382	26%
Myrtle Creek, OR	25 mi	740	27%
Tri-City, OR	27 mi	1,123	33%

Home health agencies serving Sutherlin

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Roseburg, OR	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(541) 440-3052

Nursing homes near Sutherlin

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rose Haven Nursing Center	Roseburg, OR	11 mi	4 of 5	193	(541) 672-1631
Umpqua Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Roseburg, OR	12 mi	4 of 5	118	(541) 464-7100

Straight-line miles from the center of Sutherlin. 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 Sutherlin

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 59% of the $3,125 monthly median income of Sutherlin 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 Sutherlin: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Sutherlin?

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 59% of the $3,125 monthly median income of Sutherlin 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 Sutherlin, OR