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

Local figures

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

34%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Clark County)

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.5% in Clark County)

921

residents 65 or older (11% of Charlestown)

12

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

312 Charlestown residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 25% in Clark County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 12 home health agencies serving Charlestown ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Charlestown compared with Clark County and Indiana

Census figure	Charlestown	Clark County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	6.5%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.4%	6.3%	6.3%
Residents 65 or older	11%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	5.0%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,674	$53,132	—

Older residents in towns around Charlestown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sellersburg, IN	6.0 mi	2,317	28%
Prospect, KY	6.6 mi	1,384	7.4%
Jeffersonville, IN	6.9 mi	8,950	22%
Clarksville, IN	9.1 mi	3,568	30%
Indian Hills, KY	9.8 mi	809	13%
Graymoor-Devondale, KY	11 mi	771	19%

Home health agencies serving Charlestown

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Kort	Jeffersonville, IN	9.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(812) 948-0549
Adoration Home Health	Jeffersonville, IN	9.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(812) 284-3030
Common Spirit Health At Home	Clarksville, IN	9.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(812) 283-9190
Carefirst Rehab LLC	Sellersburg, IN	6.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(812) 748-7433
Baptist Home Health Care Of Indiana	New Albany, IN	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 949-5621
Saint Joseph-Anc Home Care Services, LLC D/B/A Commonspirit At Home- Louisville	Louisville, KY	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 584-2456

Nursing homes near Charlestown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Maple Manor Christian Home Inc	Sellersburg, IN	5.3 mi	4 of 5	57	(812) 246-4866
Sellersburg Healthcare Center	Sellersburg, IN	5.5 mi	4 of 5	110	(812) 246-4272
Rivers Edge Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Prospect, KY	6.0 mi	3 of 5	100	(215) 632-5700

Straight-line miles from the center of Charlestown. 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 Charlestown

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 59% of the $2,473 monthly median income of Charlestown 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 Charlestown: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Charlestown?

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 59% of the $2,473 monthly median income of Charlestown 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; 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 Charlestown, IN