In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Bakerstown, PA
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Parkinson’s Care in Bakerstown, PA: the local picture
109 Bakerstown residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 20% in Allegheny County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
83 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (17%).
Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Bakerstown ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Bakerstown compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania
| Census figure | Bakerstown | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 22% | 20% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 17% | 7.1% | 7.3% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 20% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 23% | 34% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.4% | 12% | 10% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $80,469 | $54,654 | — |
Older residents in towns around Bakerstown
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibsonia, PA | 2.1 mi | 815 | 23% |
| Allison Park, PA | 5.7 mi | 4,878 | 11% |
| Seven Fields, PA | 6.9 mi | 417 | 12% |
| Glenshaw, PA | 8.1 mi | 2,396 | 14% |
| Fox Chapel, PA | 9.2 mi | 967 | 3.7% |
| Franklin Park, PA | 9.4 mi | 2,289 | 6.0% |
Home health agencies serving Bakerstown
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Association Of Aging | Pittsburgh, PA | 15 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (412) 586-3249 |
| Concordia Visiting Nurses | Cabot, PA | 13 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (724) 352-6200 |
| Ospta At Home | Belle Vernon, PA | 35 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (724) 483-4859 |
| Upmc Home Healthcare | Seven Fields, PA | 6.0 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (724) 778-4663 |
| Allegheny Health Network Healthcare At Home Home H | Warrendale, PA | 7.3 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (888) 599-7328 |
| Enhabit Home Health | Pittsburgh, PA | 15 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy | (412) 826-2799 |
Nursing homes near Bakerstown
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Barnabas Nursing Home | Gibsonia, PA | 1.0 mi | 4 of 5 | 119 | (724) 443-0700 |
| Concordia At Rebecca Residence | Allison Park, PA | 4.1 mi | 4 of 5 | 60 | (724) 444-0600 |
| St John Specialty Care Center | Mars, PA | 4.8 mi | 1 of 5 | 150 | (724) 625-1571 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Bakerstown. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in Bakerstown
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 18% of the $6,706 monthly median income of Bakerstown 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.
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.
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Parkinson’s Care in Bakerstown: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Bakerstown?
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 18% of the $6,706 monthly median income of Bakerstown 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.
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