Parkinson's Care in Bath, PA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Bath, PA: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Northampton County)

9.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.0% in Northampton County)

456

residents 65 or older (16% of Bath)

19

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

90 Bath residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 18% in Northampton County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

44 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.6%).

Medicare lists 19 home health agencies serving Bath ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Bath compared with Northampton County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Bath	Northampton County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.6%	7.0%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.7%	6.5%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	6.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,810	$62,530	—

Older residents in towns around Bath

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Nazareth, PA	4.1 mi	1,551	28%
Eastlawn Gardens, PA	5.7 mi	754	12%
Northampton, PA	5.8 mi	1,860	20%
North Catasauqua, PA	6.3 mi	544	31%
Catasauqua, PA	6.4 mi	946	14%
Coplay, PA	6.8 mi	711	17%

Home health agencies serving Bath

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lifespring In Home Care Of Eastern Pa	Whitehall, PA	7.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(484) 353-1210
1ST Care Home Health Services Of Pennsylvania	Allentown, PA	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(610) 266-3999
Revolutionary Home Health Inc	Quakertown, PA	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 383-7502
Centerwell Home Health	Stroudsburg, PA	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 424-7790
Easton Home Health Services	Bethlehem, PA	4.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(610) 438-1656
St Luke's Home Health	Bethlehem, PA	8.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(484) 526-1100

Nursing homes near Bath

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Northampton County-Gracedale	Nazareth, PA	3.1 mi	1 of 5	688	(610) 746-1900
Moravian Hall Square Health And Wellness Center	Nazareth, PA	4.1 mi	5 of 5	61	(610) 746-1000
Country Meadows Nursing Center Of Bethlehem	Bethlehem, PA	5.2 mi	5 of 5	70	(610) 882-4110

Straight-line miles from the center of Bath. 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 Bath

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 38% of the $3,234 monthly median income of Bath 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.

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 Bath: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Bath?

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 38% of the $3,234 monthly median income of Bath 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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Bath, PA