Parkinson's Care in Bellingham, MA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Bellingham, MA: the local picture

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Norfolk County)

5.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.9% in Norfolk County)

992

residents 65 or older (19% of Bellingham)

19

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

303 Bellingham residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 17% in Norfolk County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

54 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.4%).

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

Bellingham compared with Norfolk County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Bellingham	Norfolk County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.4%	6.9%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.6%	6.5%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	9.2%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,000	$78,127	—

Older residents in towns around Bellingham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Franklin Town, MA	3.5 mi	4,872	8.3%
Hopedale, MA	3.9 mi	915	25%
Milford, MA	4.4 mi	5,086	14%
Woonsocket, RI	6.5 mi	6,387	27%
Cumberland Hill, RI	8.3 mi	1,309	17%
Millis-Clicquot, MA	8.3 mi	963	5.5%

Home health agencies serving Bellingham

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Braintree, MA	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 969-7517
Preferred Transitions Home Health Care Inc	Milford, MA	4.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 352-6640
Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Marlborough, MA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 383-7000
Centerwell Home Health	Marlborough, MA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(508) 481-4930
Aveanna Home Health	Worcester, MA	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 213-1236
Vna And Hospice Of Greater Milford	Milford, MA	4.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 473-0862

Nursing homes near Bellingham

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Blaire House Of Milford	Milford, MA	3.6 mi	1 of 5	73	(508) 473-1272
Oc Milford Gardens LLC	Milford, MA	3.9 mi	1 of 5	135	(508) 473-6414
The Gardens At Cedarwood	Franklin, MA	4.9 mi	2 of 5	82	(508) 528-4600

Straight-line miles from the center of Bellingham. 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 Bellingham

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 50% of the $3,417 monthly median income of Bellingham households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts'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 Bellingham: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Bellingham?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 50% of the $3,417 monthly median income of Bellingham households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts'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 Bellingham, MA