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

Local figures

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

37%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Fayette County)

9.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.8% in Fayette County)

1,668

residents 65 or older (24% of Connellsville)

17

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

625 Connellsville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (37%; 24% in Fayette County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

165 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.9%).

Medicare lists 17 home health agencies serving Connellsville ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Connellsville compared with Fayette County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Connellsville	Fayette County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	37%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.9%	8.8%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	7.5%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	24%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	20%	9.0%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,068	$42,645	—

Older residents in towns around Connellsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Scottdale, PA	6.0 mi	910	24%
Mount Pleasant, PA	9.6 mi	1,069	28%
Uniontown, PA	11 mi	2,013	23%
Leith-Hatfield, PA	12 mi	775	14%
New Stanton, PA	14 mi	466	23%
Youngwood, PA	16 mi	696	21%

Home health agencies serving Connellsville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Pa	Uniontown, PA	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 438-6660
Community Care, Inc	New Stanton, PA	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 830-9918
Excela Health Home Care & Hospice	Greensburg, PA	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 689-1800
Medi Home Health Agency Inc	Pittsburgh, PA	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 242-8540
Anova Home Healthcare Services Inc	Carnegie, PA	38 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 681-1044
Ospta At Home	Belle Vernon, PA	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 483-4859

Nursing homes near Connellsville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aurora Nursing And Rehab Center	Scottdale, PA	6.8 mi	3 of 5	35	(724) 887-0100
Harmon House Health & Rehab Center	Mount Pleasant, PA	9.2 mi	3 of 5	109	(724) 547-1890
Laurel Ridge Center	Uniontown, PA	11 mi	1 of 5	61	(724) 437-9871

Straight-line miles from the center of Connellsville. 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 Connellsville

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 52% of the $2,339 monthly median income of Connellsville 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 Connellsville: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Connellsville?

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 52% of the $2,339 monthly median income of Connellsville 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.

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