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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Brunswick, MD: the local picture

29%

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

6.1%

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

1,061

residents 65 or older (13% of Brunswick)

8

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

309 Brunswick residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 17% in Frederick County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

65 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.1%).

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

Brunswick compared with Frederick County and Maryland

Census figure	Brunswick	Frederick County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.1%	7.0%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	6.2%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	23%	27%
Households with no vehicle	3.6%	4.4%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$82,235	$85,114	—

Older residents in towns around Brunswick

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lovettsville, VA	3.4 mi	253	19%
Jefferson, MD	5.6 mi	428	29%
Braddock Heights, MD	9.5 mi	720	9.3%
Middletown, MD	9.8 mi	730	29%
Ballenger Creek, MD	12 mi	2,704	17%
Shannondale, WV	12 mi	543	13%

Home health agencies serving Brunswick

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, MD	43 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 997-5257
Adoration Home Health	Westminster, MD	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 751-9904
Adoration Home Health Westminster	Westminster, MD	38 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 751-2429
Home Call	Frederick, MD	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(240) 215-4668
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Gaithersburg, MD	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 977-6400
Medstar Health Home Care	Hyattsville, MD	43 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(240) 965-2929

Nursing homes near Brunswick

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Braddock Heights	Frederick, MD	8.4 mi	4 of 5	65	(301) 371-7160
Willowbrooke CT Skilled Care Buckingham's Choice	Adamstown, MD	11 mi	5 of 5	42	(301) 644-1636
Shenandoah Center	Charles Town, WV	12 mi	2 of 5	78	(304) 724-1101

Straight-line miles from the center of Brunswick. 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 Brunswick

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 23% of the $6,853 monthly median income of Brunswick 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 Brunswick: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Brunswick?

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 23% of the $6,853 monthly median income of Brunswick 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 Brunswick, MD