Parkinson's Care in Bradford, PA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Bradford, PA: the local picture

29%

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

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.1% in McKean County)

1,112

residents 65 or older (14% of Bradford)

8

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

271 Bradford residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 19% in McKean County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

117 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Bradford ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Bradford compared with McKean County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Bradford	McKean County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	19%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	8.1%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	16%	6.9%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	14%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	19%	8.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,763	$46,961	—

Older residents in towns around Bradford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Olean, NY	14 mi	2,623	26%
Salamanca, NY	15 mi	960	25%
Kane, PA	22 mi	783	27%
Warren, PA	27 mi	1,928	22%
Jamestown, NY	32 mi	5,014	21%
St. Marys, PA	36 mi	3,353	12%

Home health agencies serving Bradford

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Vna Of Northwest Pa, LLC	Bradford, PA	0.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(814) 362-7466
Hospital Home Care Services	Warren, PA	29 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(814) 726-2853
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Saint Marys, PA	37 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 781-1415
Upmc Home Healthcare	Williamsport, PA	98 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 320-7690
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Clearfield, PA	66 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 768-2000
Aveanna Healthcare	Dubois, PA	58 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(855) 427-4234

Nursing homes near Bradford

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pavilion At Brmc, The	Bradford, PA	0.9 mi	5 of 5	95	(814) 362-8293
Bradford Ecumenical Home, Inc	Bradford, PA	1.1 mi	5 of 5	100	(814) 368-5648
Bradford Manor Nursing And Rehab	Bradford, PA	2.4 mi	4 of 5	115	(814) 362-6090

Straight-line miles from the center of Bradford. 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 Bradford

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $3,814 monthly median income of Bradford households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Bradford: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Bradford?

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $3,814 monthly median income of Bradford households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Bradford, PA