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

Local figures

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

23%

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

12%

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

33,418

residents 65 or older (15% of Tacoma)

16

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

7,562 Tacoma residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 21% in Pierce County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

3,741 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

Medicare lists 16 home health agencies serving Tacoma ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Tacoma compared with Pierce County and Washington

Census figure	Tacoma	Pierce County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	8.9%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.2%	7.7%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	25%	26%
Households with no vehicle	8.8%	5.4%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,212	$70,061	—

Older residents in towns around Tacoma

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fircrest, WA	3.0 mi	1,314	22%
University Place, WA	4.8 mi	6,796	19%
Fife, WA	5.3 mi	790	22%
Waller, WA	5.4 mi	1,331	17%
Midland, WA	5.9 mi	1,223	24%
Wollochet, WA	5.9 mi	1,739	26%

Home health agencies serving Tacoma

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Puget Sound Home Health	Tacoma, WA	3.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(253) 581-9410
Centerwell Home Health	Tacoma, WA	3.5 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	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 717-8161
Puget Sound Home Health Of King County	Tacoma, WA	3.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work	(253) 735-4282
Signature Healthcare At Home	Federal Way, WA	8.4 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	4.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(253) 543-7026

Nursing homes near Tacoma

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Park Rose Care Center	Tacoma, WA	1.6 mi	2 of 5	139	(253) 752-5677
Avamere At Pacific Ridge	Tacoma, WA	2.3 mi	2 of 5	102	(253) 475-2507
Avamere Transitional Care Of Puget Sound	Tacoma, WA	2.8 mi	4 of 5	60	(253) 671-7300

Straight-line miles from the center of Tacoma. 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 Tacoma

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 40% of the $5,018 monthly median income of Tacoma 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 Tacoma: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Tacoma?

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 40% of the $5,018 monthly median income of Tacoma 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 Tacoma, WA