Parkinson's Care in Dover, OH: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Dover, OH: the local picture

16%

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

8.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.2% in Tuscarawas County)

3,018

residents 65 or older (23% of Dover)

17

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

446 Dover residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 20% in Tuscarawas County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

230 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.5%).

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

Dover compared with Tuscarawas County and Ohio

Census figure	Dover	Tuscarawas County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.5%	8.2%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	6.0%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	23%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	31%	32%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	7.4%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,957	$47,430	—

Older residents in towns around Dover

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
New Philadelphia, OH	3.7 mi	3,766	23%
Strasburg, OH	5.5 mi	688	33%
Wilkshire Hills, OH	8.0 mi	525	14%
Sugarcreek, OH	8.5 mi	469	18%
Uhrichsville, OH	11 mi	788	35%
Richville, OH	15 mi	835	23%

Home health agencies serving Dover

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Northeast Professional Home Care	Canton, OH	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 966-2311
Union Hospital Home Health Agency	Dover, OH	0.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 343-6909
Enhabit Home Health	Uniontown, OH	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(330) 409-7877
Summa Home Health And Hospice LLC	Akron, OH	40 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 375-3000
Advantage Home Health Services, Inc	North Canton, OH	19 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 491-8161
Cambridge Caretenders	Canton, OH	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 754-1565

Nursing homes near Dover

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hennis Care Centre Of Dover	Dover, OH	0.6 mi	4 of 5	120	(330) 364-8849
Park Village Health Care Center Inc	Dover, OH	0.7 mi	4 of 5	90	(330) 364-4436
Country Club Center I	Dover, OH	1.8 mi	2 of 5	72	(330) 343-5568

Straight-line miles from the center of Dover. 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

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,330 monthly median income of Dover households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Dover?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,330 monthly median income of Dover households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Dover, OH