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

Local figures

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

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Porter County)

4.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.3% in Porter County)

2,544

residents 65 or older (18% of Chesterton)

29

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

497 Chesterton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 18% in Porter County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

118 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.9%).

Medicare lists 29 home health agencies serving Chesterton ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Chesterton compared with Porter County and Indiana

Census figure	Chesterton	Porter County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	18%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.9%	5.3%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.4%	5.8%	6.3%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	3.4%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,714	$59,706	—

Older residents in towns around Chesterton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Porter, IN	2.4 mi	1,030	15%
South Haven, IN	6.1 mi	957	38%
Portage, IN	6.4 mi	6,098	16%
Valparaiso, IN	8.3 mi	5,873	21%
Westville, IN	8.9 mi	425	32%
Lake Station, IN	10 mi	1,648	34%

Home health agencies serving Chesterton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Powers Home Health Services	Hobart, IN	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(219) 947-6105
Elara Caring	Valparaiso, IN	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(219) 246-5171
Enhabit Home Health	Schererville, IN	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(219) 864-9988
At Home Quality Care	Chesterton, IN	1.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(219) 395-9100
Preble Home Health Services	Eaton, OH	180 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 336-5320
Caretenders	Valparaiso, IN	10 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(219) 531-8189

Nursing homes near Chesterton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Chesterton Manor	Chesterton, IN	0.4 mi	1 of 5	100	(219) 926-8387
Addison Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Center	Chesterton, IN	1.0 mi	4 of 5	100	(219) 921-2200
Ignite Medical Resort Chesterton	Chesterton, IN	1.6 mi	1 of 5	70	(219) 304-6700

Straight-line miles from the center of Chesterton. 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 Chesterton

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 35% of the $4,226 monthly median income of Chesterton 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 Chesterton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Chesterton?

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 35% of the $4,226 monthly median income of Chesterton 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 Chesterton, IN