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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Bel Air, MD: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Harford County)

8.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.3% in Harford County)

2,305

residents 65 or older (22% of Bel Air)

11

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

413 Bel Air residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 19% in Harford County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

188 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.6%).

Medicare lists 11 home health agencies serving Bel Air ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Bel Air compared with Harford County and Maryland

Census figure	Bel Air	Harford County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.6%	6.3%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.4%	5.2%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	22%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	25%	27%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	4.4%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,172	$70,571	—

Older residents in towns around Bel Air

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bel Air North, MD	1.9 mi	5,044	17%
Bel Air South, MD	2.7 mi	9,299	17%
Pleasant Hills, MD	4.2 mi	941	12%
Fallston, MD	4.9 mi	1,904	14%
Abingdon, MD	6.3 mi	457	13%
Riverside, MD	6.7 mi	773	23%

Home health agencies serving Bel Air

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Homecentris Home Health Ii	Owings Mills, MD	24 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	35 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 997-5257
Amedisys Maryland Sub, LLC	Forest Hill, MD	4.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 420-6412
Amedisys Home Health Of Maryland LLC	Rosedale, MD	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 686-8413
Community Home Health Of Maryland	Towson, MD	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 356-1600
Stella Maris, Inc.	Timonium, MD	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 252-4500

Nursing homes near Bel Air

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sterling Care Bel Air	Bel Air, MD	0.6 mi	4 of 5	155	(410) 838-7810
Sterling Care Forest Hill	Forest Hill, MD	2.2 mi	5 of 5	156	(410) 838-0101
Lorien Nsg & Rehab Ctr Belair	Bel Air, MD	3.1 mi	4 of 5	120	(410) 803-1400

Straight-line miles from the center of Bel Air. 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 Bel Air

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 35% of the $4,514 monthly median income of Bel Air 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 Bel Air: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Bel Air?

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 35% of the $4,514 monthly median income of Bel Air 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 Bel Air, MD