Parkinson's Care in Clarion, PA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Clarion, PA: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Clarion County)

4.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.6% in Clarion County)

399

residents 65 or older (9.5% of Clarion)

10

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

78 Clarion residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 20% in Clarion County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

17 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.7%).

Medicare lists 10 home health agencies serving Clarion ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Clarion compared with Clarion County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Clarion	Clarion County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.7%	6.6%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.4%	6.9%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	9.5%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.3%	6.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,833	$44,144	—

Older residents in towns around Clarion

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Brookville, PA	16 mi	929	18%
Marienville, PA	22 mi	391	29%
Oil City, PA	23 mi	1,844	19%
Franklin, PA	26 mi	1,405	28%
Kittanning, PA	27 mi	1,045	36%
Punxsutawney, PA	28 mi	1,540	25%

Home health agencies serving Clarion

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Visiting Nurses Association Of Venango County	Franklin, PA	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 437-0348
Concordia Visiting Nurses	Cabot, PA	35 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 352-6200
Clarion Forest Vna Inc	Clarion, PA	0.2 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 297-8400
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Saint Marys, PA	46 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 781-1415
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Clearfield, PA	51 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 768-2000
Interim Healthcare Of Western Pa	Dubois, PA	33 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(814) 375-9615

Nursing homes near Clarion

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Clarion Nursing And Rehab	Clarion, PA	0.5 mi	4 of 5	83	(814) 226-6380
Shippenville Nursing And Rehab	Shippenville, PA	3.3 mi	3 of 5	120	(814) 226-5660
Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor	Brookville, PA	13 mi	2 of 5	160	(814) 849-8026

Straight-line miles from the center of Clarion. 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 Clarion

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,236 monthly median income of Clarion households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania'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 Clarion: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Clarion?

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,236 monthly median income of Clarion households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania'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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Clarion, PA