Parkinson's Care in Buzzards Bay, MA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Buzzards Bay, MA: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Barnstable County)

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.1% in Barnstable County)

941

residents 65 or older (32% of Buzzards Bay)

15

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

176 Buzzards Bay residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 14% in Barnstable County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

115 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

Medicare lists 15 home health agencies serving Buzzards Bay ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Buzzards Bay compared with Barnstable County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Buzzards Bay	Barnstable County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	14%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	5.1%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	4.4%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	32%	33%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	9.7%	5.4%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,375	$76,945	—

Older residents in towns around Buzzards Bay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Monument Beach, MA	2.6 mi	1,062	18%
Sagamore, MA	4.8 mi	860	13%
Wareham Center, MA	5.4 mi	691	17%
Sandwich, MA	6.1 mi	1,205	12%
Forestdale, MA	7.3 mi	639	3.0%
North Falmouth, MA	7.8 mi	985	13%

Home health agencies serving Buzzards Bay

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Sandwich, MA	7.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 888-2932
Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Marlborough, MA	63 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 383-7000
Community Nurse, Inc	Fairhaven, MA	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 992-6278
Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association Inc	Fairhaven, MA	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 973-3420
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Hyannis, MA	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 778-8800
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	North Dartmouth, MA	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 994-1003

Nursing homes near Buzzards Bay

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Royal Cape Cod Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Buzzards Bay, MA	0.4 mi	3 of 5	99	(508) 759-5752
Bourne Manor Extended Care Facility	Bourne, MA	2.1 mi	1 of 5	142	(781) 258-0935
Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center	Sandwich, MA	5.3 mi	2 of 5	123	(508) 888-8222

Straight-line miles from the center of Buzzards Bay. 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 Buzzards Bay

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $4,365 monthly median income of Buzzards Bay households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts'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 Buzzards Bay: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Buzzards Bay?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $4,365 monthly median income of Buzzards Bay households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts'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.

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