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

Local figures

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

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13% in Queen Anne's County)

6.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.1% in Queen Anne's County)

891

residents 65 or older (19% of Chester)

4

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

195 Chester residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 13% in Queen Anne's County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Chester ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Chester compared with Queen Anne's County and Maryland

Census figure	Chester	Queen Anne's County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	13%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.1%	6.1%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.6%	5.2%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	19%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	23%	27%
Households with no vehicle	1.8%	3.2%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,588	$89,332	—

Older residents in towns around Chester

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Stevensville, MD	1.9 mi	1,700	5.0%
Grasonville, MD	4.8 mi	417	7.4%
Cape St. Claire, MD	10 mi	1,499	8.0%
Naval Academy, MD	11 mi	50	0.0%
Annapolis Neck, MD	11 mi	2,833	7.4%
Annapolis, MD	12 mi	8,301	17%

Home health agencies serving Chester

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, MD	34 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 997-5257
Vna Of Maryland- Chestertown	Chestertown, MD	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(410) 778-1049
Adoration Home Health	Salisbury, MD	59 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 543-8258
Homecall	Easton, MD	17 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 822-4020

Nursing homes near Chester

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Complete Care At Annapolis	Annapolis, MD	11 mi	5 of 5	97	(410) 267-8653
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Spa Creek	Annapolis, MD	12 mi	3 of 5	130	(410) 269-5100
Future Care Chesapeake	Arnold, MD	13 mi	5 of 5	152	(410) 647-0015

Straight-line miles from the center of Chester. 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 Chester

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 27% of the $5,882 monthly median income of Chester 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 Chester: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Chester?

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 27% of the $5,882 monthly median income of Chester 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 Chester, MD