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

Local figures

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

21%

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

5.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.2% in Allen County)

887

residents 65 or older (23% of Bluffton)

11

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

168 Bluffton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 23% in Allen County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

47 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.9%).

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

Bluffton compared with Allen County and Ohio

Census figure	Bluffton	Allen County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	23%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.9%	9.2%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.4%	6.6%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	23%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	34%	32%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	7.5%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,516	$46,579	—

Older residents in towns around Bluffton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Ada, OH	9.2 mi	390	14%
Ottawa, OH	12 mi	866	20%
Lima, OH	16 mi	5,615	30%
Findlay, OH	17 mi	7,715	21%
Fort Shawnee, OH	20 mi	1,253	18%
Kenton, OH	22 mi	1,505	33%

Home health agencies serving Bluffton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Med1CARE, LLC	Findlay, OH	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 422-0305
Elara Caring	Toledo, OH	56 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 536-6748
Mercy Health-Home Health, Lima	Lima, OH	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 226-9062
Bridge Home Health And Hospice	Findlay, OH	17 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 423-5351
Fountain Park Home Care, LLC	Van Wert, OH	37 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 238-3133
Community Health Professionals, Inc	Van Wert, OH	37 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 238-9223

Nursing homes near Bluffton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mennonite Memorial Home	Bluffton, OH	0.7 mi	3 of 5	60	(419) 358-1015
Willow Ridge Of Mennonite Home Communities Of Ohio	Bluffton, OH	1.4 mi	5 of 5	20	(419) 358-1015
Vancrest Of Ada	Ada, OH	8.5 mi	2 of 5	60	(419) 238-0715

Straight-line miles from the center of Bluffton. 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 Bluffton

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 37% of the $3,876 monthly median income of Bluffton 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 Bluffton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Bluffton?

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 37% of the $3,876 monthly median income of Bluffton 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 Bluffton, OH