Parkinson's Care in Washington, NC: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Washington, NC: the local picture

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Beaufort County)

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.8% in Beaufort County)

2,491

residents 65 or older (26% of Washington)

10

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

624 Washington residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 22% in Beaufort County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 10 home health agencies serving Washington ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Washington compared with Beaufort County and North Carolina

Census figure	Washington	Beaufort County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	7.8%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	8.2%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	26%	26%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	24%	28%
Households with no vehicle	12%	6.2%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,622	$50,168	—

Older residents in towns around Washington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
River Road, NC	5.1 mi	870	11%
Greenville, NC	18 mi	10,353	24%
Winterville, NC	20 mi	1,541	17%
Williamston, NC	20 mi	1,123	44%
Ayden, NC	21 mi	1,072	18%
Grifton, NC	25 mi	458	38%

Home health agencies serving Washington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Washington, NC	5.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(252) 946-7145
Centerwell Home Health	Greenville, NC	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Centerwell Home Health	Pollocksville, NC	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Pruitthealth Home Health New Bern	New Bern, NC	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(252) 514-6016
Amedisys Home Health	Snow Hill, NC	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 332-2346
Bayada Home Health Care Inc	Greenville, NC	20 mi	3.5 of 5	—	(252) 214-6814

Nursing homes near Washington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
River Trace Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Washington, NC	1.0 mi	1 of 5	140	(252) 975-1636
Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center	Washington, NC	1.7 mi	2 of 5	128	(252) 946-9570
The Carrolton Of Williamston	Williamston, NC	13 mi	1 of 5	154	(252) 792-1616

Straight-line miles from the center of Washington. 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 Washington

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,469 monthly median income of Washington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Washington: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Washington?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,469 monthly median income of Washington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Washington, NC