Parkinson's Care in Braddock Heights, MD: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Braddock Heights, MD: the local picture

9.3%

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

3.2%

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

720

residents 65 or older (25% of Braddock Heights)

4

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

64 Braddock Heights residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (9.3%; 17% in Frederick County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

22 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.2%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Braddock Heights ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Braddock Heights compared with Frederick County and Maryland

Census figure	Braddock Heights	Frederick County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	9.3%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.2%	7.0%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.2%	6.2%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	25%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	23%	27%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	4.4%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$128,906	$85,114	—

Older residents in towns around Braddock Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Middletown, MD	3.1 mi	730	29%
Jefferson, MD	4.0 mi	428	29%
Ballenger Creek, MD	4.4 mi	2,704	17%
Frederick, MD	4.5 mi	11,897	19%
Bartonsville, MD	7.6 mi	344	31%
Spring Ridge, MD	8.2 mi	862	17%

Home health agencies serving Braddock Heights

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adventist Home Health Services, Inc.	Silver Spring, MD	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 592-4400
Adoration Home Health Westminster	Westminster, MD	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 751-2429
Home Call	Frederick, MD	7.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(240) 215-4668
Frederick Health Home Care	Frederick, MD	8.8 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(240) 566-3222

Nursing homes near Braddock Heights

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Braddock Heights	Frederick, MD	1.1 mi	4 of 5	65	(301) 371-7160
Frederick Crossing Of Journey	Frederick, MD	3.2 mi	4 of 5	120	(301) 695-6618
Citizens Care And Rehabilitation Center Of Frederi	Frederick, MD	3.5 mi	5 of 5	170	(240) 772-9200

Straight-line miles from the center of Braddock Heights. 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 Braddock Heights

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 15% of the $10,742 monthly median income of Braddock Heights 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 Braddock Heights: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Braddock Heights?

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 15% of the $10,742 monthly median income of Braddock Heights 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 Braddock Heights, MD