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

Local figures

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

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Clearfield County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.9% in Clearfield County)

1,105

residents 65 or older (19% of Clearfield)

10

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

326 Clearfield residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 22% in Clearfield County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

124 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

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

Clearfield compared with Clearfield County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Clearfield	Clearfield County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	7.9%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.8%	6.9%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	19%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.2%	7.4%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,375	$47,153	—

Older residents in towns around Clearfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Philipsburg, PA	15 mi	459	45%
Treasure Lake, PA	18 mi	1,697	15%
DuBois, PA	18 mi	1,391	24%
Tyrone, PA	26 mi	1,094	12%
Stormstown, PA	27 mi	343	15%
Punxsutawney, PA	28 mi	1,540	25%

Home health agencies serving Clearfield

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Medi Home Health Agency	State College, PA	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 235-1048
Advantage Home Health Services Central	State College, PA	35 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 235-1011
Upmc Home Healthcare Of Central Pennsylvania	Altoona, PA	35 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 946-5411
Advantage Home Health Services, LLC	Altoona, PA	35 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 943-0222
Conemaugh Home Health	Johnstown, PA	56 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 534-7500
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Saint Marys, PA	29 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 781-1415

Nursing homes near Clearfield

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mountain Laurel Healthcare And Rehabilitation Ctr	Clearfield, PA	1.4 mi	2 of 5	240	(814) 765-7545
Ava Nursing And Rehab Center	Curwensville, PA	5.5 mi	1 of 5	131	(814) 236-0600
Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Windy Hill	Philipsburg, PA	15 mi	2 of 5	90	(814) 342-6090

Straight-line miles from the center of Clearfield. 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 Clearfield

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 $3,198 monthly median income of Clearfield 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 Clearfield: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Clearfield?

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 $3,198 monthly median income of Clearfield 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; 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 Clearfield, PA