Parkinson's Care in Apple Valley, OH: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Apple Valley, OH: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Knox County)

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.6% in Knox County)

1,306

residents 65 or older (24% of Apple Valley)

16

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

255 Apple Valley residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 18% in Knox County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

168 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

Medicare lists 16 home health agencies serving Apple Valley ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Apple Valley compared with Knox County and Ohio

Census figure	Apple Valley	Knox County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	7.6%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	19%	6.9%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	24%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	27%	32%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	6.3%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,767	$51,822	—

Older residents in towns around Apple Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mount Vernon, OH	7.6 mi	3,513	25%
Fredericktown, OH	11 mi	487	24%
Loudonville, OH	15 mi	597	20%
Lexington, OH	21 mi	846	24%
Millersburg, OH	24 mi	792	30%
Mansfield, OH	25 mi	9,502	25%

Home health agencies serving Apple Valley

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Mount Vernon, OH	8.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 397-2225
Scarlet Home Health Care	Westerville, OH	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 732-0149
Gem City Home Care	Dublin, OH	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 588-0228
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Ohio	Dublin, OH	49 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 408-0104
Heritage Health Care	Mansfield, OH	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(419) 747-9199
Cambridge Home Health Care, Inc	Ontario, OH	25 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(567) 241-0464

Nursing homes near Apple Valley

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Country Court	Mount Vernon, OH	6.0 mi	2 of 5	84	(740) 397-4125
Country Club Retirement Center	Mount Vernon, OH	6.2 mi	2 of 5	76	(740) 397-2350
Ohio Eastern Star Hlth Care Ctr The	Mount Vernon, OH	6.3 mi	2 of 5	86	(740) 397-1706

Straight-line miles from the center of Apple Valley. 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 Apple Valley

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,564 monthly median income of Apple Valley households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Apple Valley: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Apple Valley?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,564 monthly median income of Apple Valley households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Apple Valley, OH