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

Local figures

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

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Athens County)

10.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.7% in Athens County)

1,476

residents 65 or older (6.3% of Athens)

15

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

340 Athens residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 22% in Athens County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

137 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10.0%).

Medicare lists 15 home health agencies serving Athens ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Athens compared with Athens County and Ohio

Census figure	Athens	Athens County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10.0%	8.7%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.2%	7.5%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	6.3%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	30%	32%
Households with no vehicle	8.3%	6.8%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,571	$54,034	—

Older residents in towns around Athens

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
The Plains, OH	3.2 mi	1,010	31%
Nelsonville, OH	11 mi	466	24%
Logan, OH	22 mi	1,183	33%
Blennerhassett, WV	26 mi	807	16%
Belpre, OH	27 mi	1,628	22%
Wellston, OH	28 mi	974	11%

Home health agencies serving Athens

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Achh Of CA - Circleville	Circleville, OH	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(740) 474-7826
Marietta Home Health And Hospice, An Amedisys Part	Marietta, OH	35 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 373-8549
Ross County Home Health LLC	Chillicothe, OH	48 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(740) 775-1114
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Ohio	Dublin, OH	77 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 408-0104
Ohiohealth Home Health With Compassus	Athens, OH	0.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 331-7040
Adoration Home Health	Belpre, OH	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 423-5901

Nursing homes near Athens

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Laurels Of Athens, The	Athens, OH	1.3 mi	2 of 5	111	(740) 592-1000
Kimes Nursing And Rehab LLC	Athens, OH	1.9 mi	1 of 5	61	(740) 593-3391
Hickory Creek Of Athens	The Plains, OH	2.8 mi	4 of 5	90	(740) 797-4561

Straight-line miles from the center of Athens. 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 Athens

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 30% of the $4,714 monthly median income of Athens 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 Athens: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Athens?

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 30% of the $4,714 monthly median income of Athens 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 Athens, OH