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

Local figures

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

24%

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

8.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.0% in Washington County)

792

residents 65 or older (17% of Donora)

14

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

177 Donora residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 20% in Washington County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

60 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.2%).

Medicare lists 14 home health agencies serving Donora ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Donora compared with Washington County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Donora	Washington County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.2%	7.0%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.9%	6.7%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	17%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	57%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	19%	7.3%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,806	$55,388	—

Older residents in towns around Donora

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Monessen, PA	2.2 mi	1,536	25%
Monongahela, PA	3.3 mi	895	29%
Charleroi, PA	3.5 mi	697	26%
West Newton, PA	5.2 mi	786	17%
Clairton, PA	8.2 mi	1,476	32%
California, PA	8.2 mi	719	51%

Home health agencies serving Donora

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Medi Home Health Agency Inc	Pittsburgh, PA	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 242-8540
Care Plus Home Health Services, Inc	Washington, PA	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(724) 225-2444
Amedisys Home Health Of Pa	Uniontown, PA	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 438-6660
Ospta At Home	Belle Vernon, PA	3.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 483-4859
Advantage Home Health Services, LLC	Pittsburgh, PA	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 440-0142
Omni Home Care	Canonsburg, PA	17 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(412) 276-5030

Nursing homes near Donora

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Havencrest Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Monongahela, PA	2.8 mi	2 of 5	48	(724) 258-3000
Mon Valley Care Center	Monongahela, PA	3.4 mi	3 of 5	60	(724) 310-1111
Rehabilitation Center At Jefferson Hills, The	Jefferson Hills, PA	11 mi	2 of 5	50	(412) 466-1125

Straight-line miles from the center of Donora. 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 Donora

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 55% of the $2,234 monthly median income of Donora 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 Donora: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Donora?

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 55% of the $2,234 monthly median income of Donora 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 Donora, PA