Dover Base Housing, Delaware

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Dover Base Housing, DE

Daily help at home for someone living with Parkinson’s, from caregivers with relevant experience: routines, movement, meals and medication reminders. Post what you need in Dover Base Housing for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Dover Base Housing, DE: the local picture

0.0%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Kent County)
0.0%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.8% in Kent County)
69
residents 65 or older (2.3% of Dover Base Housing)
2
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Dover Base Housing ZIP codes in their service area

0 Dover Base Housing residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (0.0%; 25% in Kent County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

0 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (0.0%).

Medicare lists 2 home health agencies serving Dover Base Housing ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Dover Base Housing compared with Kent County and Delaware

Census figureDover Base HousingKent CountyDelaware
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking0.0%25%19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering0.0%6.8%7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing0.0%6.9%5.9%
Residents 65 or older2.3%18%21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone90%27%25%
Households with no vehicle2.2%6.6%6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$63,629$58,403—

Older residents in towns around Dover Base Housing

TownDistanceResidents 65+Walking difficulty (65+)
Rising Sun-Lebanon, DE1.7 mi55550%
Highland Acres, DE1.9 mi92830%
Dover, DE3.7 mi6,98431%
Camden, DE4.1 mi92520%
Riverview, DE6.2 mi61219%
Clayton, DE13 mi40029%

Home health agencies serving Dover Base Housing

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Amedisys Delaware, LLCDover, DE6.9 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides(302) 678-4764
Bayada Home Health Care At BayhealthDover, DE2.9 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(302) 744-7300

Nursing homes near Dover Base Housing

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Bay Terrace Rehabilitation And Health CenterDover, DE3.0 mi3 of 585(302) 674-0566
Center At Eden Hill, LLCDover, DE3.7 mi5 of 580(302) 677-7100
Complete Care At Silver Lake LLCDover, DE5.2 mi3 of 5120(302) 734-5990

Straight-line miles from the center of Dover Base Housing. 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 Dover Base Housing

At the Delaware median aide wage of $16.50 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,430 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,302 monthly median income of Dover Base Housing households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Delaware'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 Dover Base Housing: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Dover Base Housing?

At the Delaware median aide wage of $16.50 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,430 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,302 monthly median income of Dover Base Housing households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Delaware'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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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