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

Local figures

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

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13% in Kent County)

6.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.7% in Kent County)

1,462

residents 65 or older (26% of Chestertown)

3

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

141 Chestertown residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 13% in Kent County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

84 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.4%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Chestertown ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Chestertown compared with Kent County and Maryland

Census figure	Chestertown	Kent County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	13%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.4%	5.7%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.8%	3.3%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	26%	27%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	30%	27%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	5.7%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,250	$71,541	—

Older residents in towns around Chestertown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Centreville, MD	12 mi	1,078	18%
Bowleys Quarters, MD	18 mi	1,089	14%
Edgewood, MD	18 mi	3,283	20%
Grasonville, MD	19 mi	417	7.4%
Abingdon, MD	20 mi	457	13%
Joppatowne, MD	20 mi	2,705	29%

Home health agencies serving Chestertown

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Vna Of Maryland- Chestertown	Chestertown, MD	0.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(410) 778-1049
Adoration Home Health	Salisbury, MD	67 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 543-8258
Homecall	Easton, MD	31 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 822-4020

Nursing homes near Chestertown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Resorts At Chester River Manor Corp	Chestertown, MD	0.6 mi	3 of 5	98	(410) 778-4550
Chestertown Nursing And Rehab	Chestertown, MD	0.7 mi	1 of 5	92	(410) 778-1900
Willow Brooke CT Skilled Care Ctr At Heron Point	Chestertown, MD	0.8 mi	5 of 5	38	(410) 778-7300

Straight-line miles from the center of Chestertown. 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 Chestertown

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 34% of the $4,688 monthly median income of Chestertown 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 Chestertown: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Chestertown?

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 34% of the $4,688 monthly median income of Chestertown 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 Chestertown, MD