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

Local figures

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

22%

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

11%

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

1,144

residents 65 or older (24% of Wauna)

0

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

247 Wauna residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 21% in Pierce County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

126 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Wauna compared with Pierce County and Washington

Census figure	Wauna	Pierce County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	8.9%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.6%	7.7%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	24%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	25%	26%
Households with no vehicle	1.0%	5.4%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,583	$70,061	—

Older residents in towns around Wauna

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Canterwood, WA	3.2 mi	520	18%
Rosedale, WA	3.4 mi	663	12%
Gig Harbor, WA	4.5 mi	3,799	16%
Maplewood, WA	4.9 mi	1,401	10%
Key Center, WA	5.4 mi	712	16%
Artondale, WA	5.6 mi	2,682	11%

Nursing homes near Wauna

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heron's Key	Gig Harbor, WA	4.0 mi	5 of 5	30	(253) 313-0800
Gig Harbor Health And Rehabilitation	Gig Harbor, WA	7.1 mi	2 of 5	120	(253) 858-8688
Cottesmore Of Life Care	Gig Harbor, WA	8.5 mi	5 of 5	108	(253) 851-5433

Straight-line miles from the center of Wauna. 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 Wauna

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 44% of the $4,549 monthly median income of Wauna 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 Wauna: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Wauna?

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 44% of the $4,549 monthly median income of Wauna 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 Wauna, WA