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

Local figures

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

14%

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

5.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.7% in Middlesex County)

8,030

residents 65 or older (17% of Arlington)

35

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

1,078 Arlington residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 16% in Middlesex County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

471 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.9%).

Medicare lists 35 home health agencies serving Arlington ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Arlington compared with Middlesex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Arlington	Middlesex County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.9%	6.7%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.3%	6.5%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	9.4%	10%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,242	$78,342	—

Older residents in towns around Arlington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Belmont, MA	1.8 mi	5,235	13%
Winchester, MA	2.6 mi	4,207	17%
Medford, MA	2.8 mi	9,028	17%
Watertown, MA	3.5 mi	6,506	23%
Cambridge, MA	3.7 mi	14,440	12%
Somerville, MA	3.8 mi	8,108	19%

Home health agencies serving Arlington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Central Home Health Care, Inc	Needham, MA	9.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(617) 559-0200
Elara Caring	Braintree, MA	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 969-7517
Suburban Home Health Care, Inc	Boston, MA	6.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(617) 264-7100
All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc	Lynn, MA	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 598-2454
Alternative Home Health Care, LLC	Methuen, MA	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 657-7444
Visiting Nurse And Community Care	Arlington, MA	0.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 396-2633

Nursing homes near Arlington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Park Avenue Health Center	Arlington, MA	1.1 mi	1 of 5	89	(781) 648-9530
Care One At Lexington	Lexington, MA	2.0 mi	3 of 5	211	(617) 901-8365
Sancta Maria Nursing Facility	Cambridge, MA	2.0 mi	2 of 5	141	(612) 280-1550

Straight-line miles from the center of Arlington. 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 Arlington

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 25% of the $6,937 monthly median income of Arlington 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 Arlington: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Arlington?

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 25% of the $6,937 monthly median income of Arlington 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 Arlington, MA