Parkinson's Care in Buckeye Lake, OH: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Buckeye Lake, OH: the local picture

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Licking County)

2.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.6% in Licking County)

468

residents 65 or older (19% of Buckeye Lake)

19

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

63 Buckeye Lake residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 20% in Licking County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

10 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.1%).

Medicare lists 19 home health agencies serving Buckeye Lake ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Buckeye Lake compared with Licking County and Ohio

Census figure	Buckeye Lake	Licking County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.1%	7.6%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.6%	7.5%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	27%	32%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	5.2%	7.5%

Older residents in towns around Buckeye Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hebron, OH	2.0 mi	371	36%
Heath, OH	6.2 mi	2,410	22%
Granville, OH	8.4 mi	1,174	18%
Baltimore, OH	9.0 mi	641	26%
Newark, OH	9.8 mi	8,750	25%
Beechwood Trails, OH	11 mi	610	6.4%

Home health agencies serving Buckeye Lake

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Mount Vernon, OH	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 397-2225
Home Health Connection, Inc	Lancaster, OH	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 839-4545
Mount Carmel Home Care	Columbus, OH	19 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 234-0100
Genesis Home Care	Zanesville, OH	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 452-5458
National Church Residences Home And Community Serv	Dublin, OH	36 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 457-6950
Licking Memorial Hospital Home Care	Newark, OH	10 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Nursing homes near Buckeye Lake

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Altercare Thornville Inc.	Thornville, OH	4.1 mi	3 of 5	50	(740) 246-5253
The Laurels Of Heath	Heath, OH	7.1 mi	1 of 5	150	(740) 522-1171
Flint Ridge Nrsg & Rehab Ctr	Newark, OH	7.7 mi	3 of 5	99	(740) 344-9465

Straight-line miles from the center of Buckeye Lake. 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 Buckeye Lake

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Buckeye Lake: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Buckeye Lake?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Buckeye Lake, OH