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

Local figures

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

54%

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

34%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.4% in Delaware County)

1,373

residents 65 or older (13% of Darby)

22

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

595 Darby residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (54%; 20% in Delaware County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

371 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (34%).

Medicare lists 22 home health agencies serving Darby ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Darby compared with Delaware County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Darby	Delaware County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	54%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	34%	7.4%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	21%	6.7%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	28%	9.6%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,618	$66,651	—

Older residents in towns around Darby

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Yeadon, PA	0.9 mi	2,827	28%
Collingdale, PA	1.0 mi	839	29%
Sharon Hill, PA	1.0 mi	441	43%
Aldan, PA	1.4 mi	689	16%
Lansdowne, PA	1.6 mi	1,897	22%
East Lansdowne, PA	1.6 mi	314	19%

Home health agencies serving Darby

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Revolutionary Home Health Inc.	Oreland, PA	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(215) 600-3360
Baci Home Health Care LLC	Dresher, PA	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(215) 367-5611
Main Line Health Home Care & Hospice - Home Health	Radnor, PA	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 533-3999
Keystonecare Home Health, LLC	Wyndmoor, PA	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(215) 836-2440
Accentcare Health Of Pennsylvania	Bristol, PA	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(215) 826-0900
Mercy Home Health	Newtown, PA	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(267) 569-0760

Nursing homes near Darby

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Francis Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare	Darby, PA	0.4 mi	1 of 5	273	(610) 461-6510
Little Flower Manor	Darby, PA	0.4 mi	5 of 5	127	(610) 534-6000
Providence Rehab And Hlthcare Ctratmercyfitzgerald	Yeadon, PA	0.7 mi	3 of 5	129	(610) 626-8065

Straight-line miles from the center of Darby. 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 Darby

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 41% of the $2,968 monthly median income of Darby 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 Darby: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Darby?

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 41% of the $2,968 monthly median income of Darby 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 Darby, PA