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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in White Salmon, WA: the local picture

9.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Klickitat County)

9.7%

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

790

residents 65 or older (31% of White Salmon)

2

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

72 White Salmon residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (9.1%; 16% in Klickitat County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

77 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.7%).

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

White Salmon compared with Klickitat County and Washington

Census figure	White Salmon	Klickitat County	Washington
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	9.1%	16%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.7%	9.4%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.0%	3.7%	7.1%
Residents 65 or older	31%	25%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	26%	26%
Households with no vehicle	4.8%	5.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,588	$52,265	—

Older residents in towns around White Salmon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hood River, OR	2.4 mi	1,359	30%
The Dalles, OR	18 mi	3,198	25%
Goldendale, WA	33 mi	852	26%
Mount Hood Villages, OR	37 mi	1,303	8.4%
Washougal, WA	43 mi	2,932	13%
Sandy, OR	44 mi	1,664	22%

Home health agencies serving White Salmon

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Providence Home Health	Portland, OR	55 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(503) 215-4646
Adventist Health Home Care	The Dalles, OR	17 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(541) 296-7280

Nursing homes near White Salmon

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hood River Post Acute	Hood River, OR	3.3 mi	3 of 5	100	(541) 386-2688
Columbia Basin Care Facility	The Dalles, OR	16 mi	1 of 5	90	(541) 296-2156
The Dalles Health And Rehabilitation	The Dalles, OR	16 mi	4 of 5	121	(541) 298-5158

Straight-line miles from the center of White Salmon. 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 White Salmon

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 $4,216 monthly median income of White Salmon 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 White Salmon: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in White Salmon?

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 $4,216 monthly median income of White Salmon 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 White Salmon, WA