Parkinson's Care in Brooklyn, IN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Brooklyn, IN: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in Morgan County)

9.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.2% in Morgan County)

316

residents 65 or older (12% of Brooklyn)

4

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

62 Brooklyn residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 27% in Morgan County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

29 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.2%).

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

Brooklyn compared with Morgan County and Indiana

Census figure	Brooklyn	Morgan County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	27%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.2%	7.2%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.1%	9.7%	6.3%
Residents 65 or older	12%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.6%	3.6%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,354	$49,813	—

Older residents in towns around Brooklyn

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mooresville, IN	4.0 mi	2,238	46%
Bargersville, IN	8.9 mi	1,106	12%
Martinsville, IN	9.6 mi	2,034	32%
Plainfield, IN	10 mi	5,826	19%
New Whiteland, IN	14 mi	892	20%
Greenwood, IN	15 mi	10,088	18%

Home health agencies serving Brooklyn

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Golden Age Home Health Care LLC	Bargersville, IN	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 893-2449
Heritage Home Health Services	Greenwood, IN	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(765) 342-2126
Centerwell Home Health	Avon, IN	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 481-2281
Franciscan Vns Home Care, Inc	Beech Grove, IN	19 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 782-7200

Nursing homes near Brooklyn

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Springs Of Mooresville, The	Mooresville, IN	4.6 mi	5 of 5	70	(317) 831-9033
Miller's Merry Manor	Mooresville, IN	4.7 mi	5 of 5	98	(317) 831-6272
Meadow Lakes	Mooresville, IN	5.6 mi	5 of 5	137	(317) 834-1791

Straight-line miles from the center of Brooklyn. 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 Brooklyn

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,113 monthly median income of Brooklyn households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Brooklyn: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Brooklyn?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,113 monthly median income of Brooklyn households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Brooklyn, IN