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

Local figures

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

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Montgomery County)

4.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.2% in Montgomery County)

1,289

residents 65 or older (18% of Darnestown)

15

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

139 Darnestown residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 16% in Montgomery County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

51 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.0%).

Medicare lists 15 home health agencies serving Darnestown ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Darnestown compared with Montgomery County and Maryland

Census figure	Darnestown	Montgomery County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.0%	6.2%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.2%	6.6%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	8.6%	23%	27%
Households with no vehicle	2.1%	8.5%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$129,516	$109,242	—

Older residents in towns around Darnestown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lowes Island, VA	3.6 mi	1,323	20%
Travilah, MD	3.9 mi	2,674	16%
North Potomac, MD	4.0 mi	5,131	13%
Sugarland Run, VA	4.9 mi	1,431	15%
Cascades, VA	4.9 mi	1,803	14%
Great Falls, VA	5.3 mi	2,763	12%

Home health agencies serving Darnestown

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, MD	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 997-5257
Americare In Home Nursing	Fort Washington, MD	29 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 296-9002
Adventist Home Health Services, Inc.	Silver Spring, MD	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 592-4400
Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice	Silver Spring, MD	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 754-4663
Amedisys Home Health Care	Largo, MD	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 322-6023
Adoration Home Health Marlboro	Upper Marlboro, MD	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 899-6070

Nursing homes near Darnestown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Johnson Cntr/Falcons Landing	Potomac Falls, VA	4.5 mi	5 of 5	60	(703) 404-5201
Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center	Sterling, VA	6.1 mi	3 of 5	150	(703) 834-5800
The Village At Rockville	Rockville, MD	6.3 mi	3 of 5	160	(301) 424-9560

Straight-line miles from the center of Darnestown. 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 Darnestown

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 15% of the $10,793 monthly median income of Darnestown 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 Darnestown: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Darnestown?

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 15% of the $10,793 monthly median income of Darnestown 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 Darnestown, MD