Parkinson's Care in Abington, MA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Abington, MA: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Plymouth County)

6.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.3% in Plymouth County)

2,234

residents 65 or older (13% of Abington)

34

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

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

133 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.2%).

Medicare lists 34 home health agencies serving Abington ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Abington compared with Plymouth County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Abington	Plymouth County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.2%	6.3%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.8%	5.6%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	13%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	25%	29%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	6.0%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,825	$73,775	—

Older residents in towns around Abington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Holbrook, MA	2.7 mi	2,168	21%
Brockton, MA	4.2 mi	15,191	23%
Weymouth Town, MA	6.4 mi	11,592	16%
Randolph Town, MA	6.6 mi	6,430	24%
Braintree Town, MA	6.7 mi	6,854	15%
Hingham, MA	8.8 mi	852	12%

Home health agencies serving Abington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Braintree, MA	6.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 969-7517
Patient Care Solutions, LLC	Danvers, MA	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 595-0311
Croi Health	Norwell, MA	7.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 659-2342
Amedisys Home Health Care	Wakefield, MA	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 685-2818
Centerwell Home Health	Fall River, MA	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 672-0675
Pivot Point Homecare Services LLC	Westborough, MA	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 873-1358

Nursing homes near Abington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Colony Center For Health And Rehabilitation	Abington, MA	1.1 mi	1 of 5	92	(781) 871-0200
Southshore Health Care Center	Rockland, MA	2.2 mi	1 of 5	96	(781) 848-3100
Webster Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Rockland, MA	2.5 mi	5 of 5	110	(781) 571-0555

Straight-line miles from the center of Abington. 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 Abington

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $5,402 monthly median income of Abington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Abington: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Abington?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $5,402 monthly median income of Abington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Abington, MA