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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Ashland, OH: the local picture

21%

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

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.9% in Ashland County)

3,939

residents 65 or older (21% of Ashland)

16

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

730 Ashland residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 17% in Ashland County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

394 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

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

Ashland compared with Ashland County and Ohio

Census figure	Ashland	Ashland County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	7.9%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.5%	4.7%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	26%	32%
Households with no vehicle	9.2%	6.5%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,867	$49,953	—

Older residents in towns around Ashland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mansfield, OH	13 mi	9,502	25%
New London, OH	15 mi	428	17%
Loudonville, OH	17 mi	597	20%
Ontario, OH	17 mi	1,199	27%
Shelby, OH	18 mi	1,849	17%
Lexington, OH	19 mi	846	24%

Home health agencies serving Ashland

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Solon, OH	58 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 232-1800
Home Health Services Wooster Community Hospital	Wooster, OH	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 263-8636
Ohioans Home Healthcare, Inc	Perrysburg, OH	81 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 843-4422
Ohioans Home Healthcare, Inc	Vandalia, OH	120 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 264-9500
Heritage Health Care	Mansfield, OH	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(419) 747-9199
University Hospital Home Care Services, Inc	Warrensville Hts, OH	56 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(216) 844-4336

Nursing homes near Ashland

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Good Shepherd Health And Rehabilitation Center	Ashland, OH	0.3 mi	5 of 5	125	(419) 289-3523
Crystal Care Center Of Ashland	Ashland, OH	1.3 mi	1 of 5	72	(419) 281-9595
Brethren Care Village Health Care Center	Ashland, OH	1.5 mi	5 of 5	79	(419) 289-1585

Straight-line miles from the center of Ashland. 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 Ashland

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 38% of the $3,822 monthly median income of Ashland 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 Ashland: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Ashland?

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 38% of the $3,822 monthly median income of Ashland 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 Ashland, OH