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

Local figures

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

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in King County)

7.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.3% in King County)

2,907

residents 65 or older (29% of Vashon)

3

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

427 Vashon residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 18% in King County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

210 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.3%).

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

Vashon compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Vashon	King County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.3%	8.3%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.4%	7.3%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	29%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	28%	26%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	11%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$106,740	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Vashon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Normandy Park, WA	5.4 mi	1,423	13%
Maplewood, WA	5.7 mi	1,401	10%
Des Moines, WA	6.6 mi	5,709	24%
Burien, WA	6.8 mi	8,213	22%
Canterwood, WA	7.3 mi	520	18%
SeaTac, WA	7.7 mi	4,141	22%

Home health agencies serving Vashon

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Providence At Home With Compassus Home Health, King	Tukwila, WA	9.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(425) 525-6800
Haven Home Health Care	Federal Way, WA	9.2 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(888) 891-0786
Kaiser Permenante Washington Home Health	Seattle, WA	17 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(206) 326-4530

Nursing homes near Vashon

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wesley Homes Des Moines Health Center	Des Moines, WA	6.3 mi	5 of 5	148	(206) 824-3663
Judson Park Health Center	Des Moines, WA	6.5 mi	5 of 5	96	(206) 824-4000
Avamere Rehabilitation Of Burien	Burien, WA	7.2 mi	2 of 5	140	(206) 242-3213

Straight-line miles from the center of Vashon. 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 Vashon

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 22% of the $8,895 monthly median income of Vashon 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 Vashon: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Vashon?

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 22% of the $8,895 monthly median income of Vashon 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 Vashon, WA