Parkinson's Care in Baltimore, MD: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Baltimore, MD: the local picture

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

9.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding

87,602

residents 65 or older (15% of Baltimore)

21

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

23,478 Baltimore residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

7,953 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.3%).

Medicare lists 21 home health agencies serving Baltimore ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Baltimore compared with Maryland

Census figure	Baltimore	Maryland
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.3%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.0%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	27%
Households with no vehicle	27%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,470	—

Older residents in towns around Baltimore

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Baltimore Highlands, MD	4.7 mi	1,225	23%
Lansdowne, MD	5.3 mi	1,419	36%
Brooklyn Park, MD	5.6 mi	2,236	34%
Rosedale, MD	5.8 mi	3,746	13%
Arbutus, MD	5.9 mi	2,554	21%
Dundalk, MD	6.5 mi	10,646	23%

Home health agencies serving Baltimore

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Homecentris Home Health Ii	Owings Mills, MD	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 321-8448
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, MD	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 997-5257
Grace Home Healthcare LLC	Fairfax, VA	46 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(703) 865-7370
Adoration Home Health Baltimore	Baltimore, MD	4.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 235-1060
Amedisys Home Health Of Maryland LLC	Rosedale, MD	6.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 686-8413
Phr Of Baltimore, Inc.	Baltimore, MD	6.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 368-2825

Nursing homes near Baltimore

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Transitional Care Services At Mercy Medical Center	Baltimore, MD	0.6 mi	5 of 5	35	(410) 332-9287
Future Care Charles Village	Baltimore, MD	1.1 mi	4 of 5	109	(410) 889-8500
Future Care Homewood	Baltimore, MD	1.5 mi	3 of 5	141	(410) 554-6300

Straight-line miles from the center of Baltimore. 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 Baltimore

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,373 monthly median income of Baltimore households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland'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 Baltimore: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Baltimore?

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,373 monthly median income of Baltimore households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland'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 Baltimore, MD