Parkinson's Care in Altoona, PA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Altoona, PA: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Blair County)

7.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.8% in Blair County)

7,715

residents 65 or older (18% of Altoona)

17

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

1,251 Altoona residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 17% in Blair County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

554 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.5%).

Medicare lists 17 home health agencies serving Altoona ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Altoona compared with Blair County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Altoona	Blair County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.5%	6.8%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.8%	6.2%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	18%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	12%	8.6%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,233	$44,599	—

Older residents in towns around Altoona

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Greenwood, PA	3.2 mi	612	13%
Hollidaysburg, PA	5.3 mi	1,334	17%
Penn Farms, PA	6.4 mi	374	22%
Tyrone, PA	14 mi	1,094	12%
Ebensburg, PA	17 mi	842	15%
Huntingdon, PA	21 mi	1,335	7.4%

Home health agencies serving Altoona

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Medi Home Health Agency	State College, PA	34 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 235-1048
Upmc Home Healthcare Of Central Pennsylvania	Altoona, PA	1.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 946-5411
Advantage Home Health Services, LLC	Altoona, PA	1.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 943-0222
Omni Home Care	State College, PA	35 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(814) 684-7366
Allegheny Health Network Healthcare At Home Home Health	Canonsburg, PA	94 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 222-9906
Nason Hospital Home Health Agency	Roaring Spring, PA	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(814) 224-2141

Nursing homes near Altoona

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Midtown Oaks Health & Rehab Center	Altoona, PA	0.6 mi	1 of 5	120	(814) 946-2700
Hilltop Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Altoona, PA	1.3 mi	2 of 5	133	(814) 946-0471
Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cente	Altoona, PA	1.4 mi	2 of 5	240	(814) 944-0845

Straight-line miles from the center of Altoona. 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 Altoona

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,186 monthly median income of Altoona households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania'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 Altoona: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Altoona?

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,186 monthly median income of Altoona households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania'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 Altoona, PA