Parkinson's Care in Bellefontaine, OH: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Bellefontaine, OH: the local picture

34%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Logan County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.3% in Logan County)

2,354

residents 65 or older (17% of Bellefontaine)

13

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

789 Bellefontaine residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 23% in Logan County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 13 home health agencies serving Bellefontaine ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Bellefontaine compared with Logan County and Ohio

Census figure	Bellefontaine	Logan County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	23%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	8.3%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	7.0%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	29%	32%
Households with no vehicle	9.8%	6.1%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,755	$51,412	—

Older residents in towns around Bellefontaine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Urbana, OH	18 mi	2,123	21%
Kenton, OH	21 mi	1,505	33%
Sidney, OH	22 mi	3,920	26%
Marysville, OH	23 mi	2,941	23%
Northridge, OH	25 mi	1,788	25%
Wapakoneta, OH	26 mi	2,093	34%

Home health agencies serving Bellefontaine

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Buckeye Home Health Care, LLC	Dayton, OH	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 291-3780
Otterbein Universal Home Health & Hospice	Bellefontaine, OH	0.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 593-1605
Mercy Health-Home Health, Lima	Lima, OH	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 226-9062
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Ohio	Dublin, OH	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 408-0104
High Point Home Health, Ltd	Bellefontaine, OH	0.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(937) 592-9800
Wilson Home Health Care	Sidney, OH	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 498-9335

Nursing homes near Bellefontaine

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Logan Acres	Bellefontaine, OH	0.4 mi	4 of 5	110	(937) 592-2901
Ayden Healthcare Of Belle Springs.	Bellefontaine, OH	0.8 mi	4 of 5	99	(937) 599-3688
Green Hills Center	West Liberty, OH	6.8 mi	3 of 5	74	(937) 465-5065

Straight-line miles from the center of Bellefontaine. 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 Bellefontaine

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,146 monthly median income of Bellefontaine households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Bellefontaine: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Bellefontaine?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,146 monthly median income of Bellefontaine households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Bellefontaine, OH