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

Local figures

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

18%

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

5.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.6% in Jefferson County)

929

residents 65 or older (24% of Brookville)

10

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

144 Brookville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 17% in Jefferson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

41 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.1%).

Medicare lists 10 home health agencies serving Brookville ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Brookville compared with Jefferson County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Brookville	Jefferson County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.1%	5.6%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.6%	6.2%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	24%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	12%	8.3%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,306	$42,065	—

Older residents in towns around Brookville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Clarion, PA	16 mi	399	22%
Punxsutawney, PA	16 mi	1,540	25%
DuBois, PA	17 mi	1,391	24%
Treasure Lake, PA	19 mi	1,697	15%
Marienville, PA	21 mi	391	29%
Ridgway, PA	26 mi	768	14%

Home health agencies serving Brookville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Punxsutawney Home Health Care	Punxsutawney, PA	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(814) 938-2431
Visiting Nurse Association Of Indiana County	Indiana, PA	38 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 463-6340
Concordia Visiting Nurses	Cabot, PA	44 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 352-6200
Advantage Home Health Services, LLC	Altoona, PA	57 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 943-0222
Clarion Forest Vna Inc	Clarion, PA	16 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 297-8400
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Saint Marys, PA	33 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 781-1415

Nursing homes near Brookville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Dr Arthur Clifton Mckinley Ctr	Brookville, PA	0.9 mi	4 of 5	90	(814) 849-3615
Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor	Brookville, PA	3.5 mi	2 of 5	160	(814) 849-8026
Clarion Nursing And Rehab	Clarion, PA	16 mi	4 of 5	83	(814) 226-6380

Straight-line miles from the center of Brookville. 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 Brookville

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 43% of the $2,859 monthly median income of Brookville 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 Brookville: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Brookville?

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 43% of the $2,859 monthly median income of Brookville 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 Brookville, PA