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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Union Gap, WA: the local picture

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Yakima County)

17%

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

860

residents 65 or older (13% of Union Gap)

3

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

256 Union Gap residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 25% in Yakima County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

140 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (17%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Union Gap ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Union Gap compared with Yakima County and Washington

Census figure	Union Gap	Yakima County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	25%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	17%	9.4%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	7.8%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	13%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	26%	26%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	5.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,275	$55,102	—

Older residents in towns around Union Gap

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Yakima, WA	3.7 mi	16,069	25%
Terrace Heights, WA	4.1 mi	1,892	17%
Moxee, WA	4.6 mi	215	5.1%
Ahtanum, WA	5.8 mi	402	20%
Selah, WA	6.7 mi	1,237	29%
Wapato, WA	8.4 mi	398	28%

Home health agencies serving Union Gap

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Memorial Home Care Services	Yakima, WA	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(509) 574-3600
Mountainview Home Health	Yakima, WA	3.4 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(509) 576-0800
Sunnyside Home Health	Sunnyside, WA	28 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(509) 837-1567

Nursing homes near Union Gap

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Parkside Care	Union Gap, WA	0.6 mi	1 of 5	88	(509) 248-1985
Garden Village	Yakima, WA	3.1 mi	2 of 5	101	(509) 453-4854
Good Samaritan Health Care Ctr	Yakima, WA	4.2 mi	5 of 5	105	(509) 248-5320

Straight-line miles from the center of Union Gap. 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 Union Gap

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 47% of the $4,190 monthly median income of Union Gap 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 Union Gap: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Union Gap?

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 47% of the $4,190 monthly median income of Union Gap 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 Union Gap, WA