In-Home Parkinson's Care in West Clarkston-Highland, WA

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in West Clarkston-Highland, WA: the local picture

32%

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

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.3% in Asotin County)

1,523

residents 65 or older (28% of West Clarkston-Highland)

2

Medicare-certified home health agencies list West Clarkston-Highland ZIP codes in their service area

478 West Clarkston-Highland residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 25% in Asotin County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

221 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (15%).

Medicare lists 2 home health agencies serving West Clarkston-Highland ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

West Clarkston-Highland compared with Asotin County and Washington

Census figure	West Clarkston-Highland	Asotin County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	25%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	15%	9.3%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	17%	8.7%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	28%	25%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	31%	26%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	3.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,206	$57,797	—

Older residents in towns around West Clarkston-Highland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Clarkston, WA	1.1 mi	1,100	29%
Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA	2.3 mi	2,374	17%
Lewiston, ID	3.4 mi	7,146	24%
Moscow, ID	23 mi	2,737	22%
Pullman, WA	23 mi	2,175	18%
Colfax, WA	38 mi	533	34%

Home health agencies serving West Clarkston-Highland

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elite Home Health	Clarkston, WA	0.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(509) 758-2568
Elite Home Health	Lewiston, ID	10 mi	3.5 of 5	—	(208) 401-1369

Nursing homes near West Clarkston-Highland

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Clarkston Health And Rehab Of Cascadia	Clarkston, WA	0.7 mi	3 of 5	90	(509) 758-2523
Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston	Lewiston, ID	2.1 mi	5 of 5	66	(208) 750-3600
Life Care Center Of Lewiston	Lewiston, ID	2.9 mi	5 of 5	121	(208) 798-8500

Straight-line miles from the center of West Clarkston-Highland. 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 West Clarkston-Highland

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 53% of the $3,767 monthly median income of West Clarkston-Highland 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 West Clarkston-Highland: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in West Clarkston-Highland?

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 53% of the $3,767 monthly median income of West Clarkston-Highland 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 West Clarkston-Highland, WA