Parkinson's Care in Bangor, ME: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Bangor, ME: the local picture

25%

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

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.5% in Penobscot County)

6,353

residents 65 or older (20% of Bangor)

5

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

1,408 Bangor residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 22% in Penobscot County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving Bangor ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Bangor compared with Penobscot County and Maine

Census figure	Bangor	Penobscot County	Maine
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	9.5%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.8%	6.9%	4.8%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	22%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	15%	8.1%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,277	$50,478	—

Older residents in towns around Bangor

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Brewer, ME	4.1 mi	2,163	21%
Orono, ME	6.0 mi	1,227	12%
Hampden, ME	6.2 mi	962	34%
Old Town, ME	8.9 mi	1,259	21%
Bucksport, ME	17 mi	1,040	22%
Ellsworth, ME	23 mi	1,913	18%

Home health agencies serving Bangor

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Bangor, ME	0.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(207) 990-9000
Amedisys Home Health	Bangor, ME	0.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(207) 990-0029
Community Health & Counseling Services	Bangor, ME	2.0 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(207) 947-0366
Northern Light Home Care & Hospice	So Portland, ME	111 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 757-3326
St Joseph Homecare	Bangor, ME	0.4 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(207) 907-1810

Nursing homes near Bangor

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ross Manor	Bangor, ME	0.4 mi	3 of 5	103	(207) 941-8400
Westgate Center For Rehab & Alzheimers Care	Bangor, ME	1.4 mi	5 of 5	65	(207) 942-7336
Stillwater Health Care	Bangor, ME	1.5 mi	4 of 5	63	(207) 947-1111

Straight-line miles from the center of Bangor. 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 Bangor

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $4,190 monthly median income of Bangor households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 Bangor: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Bangor?

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $4,190 monthly median income of Bangor households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 Bangor, ME