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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Drum Point, MD: the local picture

15%

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

0.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.7% in Calvert County)

514

residents 65 or older (14% of Drum Point)

3

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

79 Drum Point residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 16% in Calvert 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 3 home health agencies serving Drum Point ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Drum Point compared with Calvert County and Maryland

Census figure	Drum Point	Calvert County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	0.0%	4.7%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	5.8%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	10%	22%	27%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	3.0%	8.8%

Older residents in towns around Drum Point

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD	2.1 mi	1,051	17%
Lusby, MD	2.2 mi	230	42%
California, MD	3.8 mi	1,799	12%
Lexington Park, MD	5.6 mi	962	27%
Wildewood, MD	6.3 mi	975	16%
Leonardtown, MD	11 mi	659	24%

Home health agencies serving Drum Point

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Medstar Health Home Care	Hyattsville, MD	52 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(240) 965-2929
Homecall	Easton, MD	37 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 822-4020
Chesapeake - Potomac Home Health Agency, Inc.	Hughesville, MD	23 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 274-9000

Nursing homes near Drum Point

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Solomons Nursing And Rehab Center	Solomons, MD	1.6 mi	1 of 5	95	(410) 326-0077
Asbury Solomons	Solomons, MD	1.9 mi	5 of 5	48	(410) 394-3000
Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center	Lexington Park, MD	5.7 mi	3 of 5	125	(301) 863-7244

Straight-line miles from the center of Drum Point. 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 Drum Point

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. 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 Drum Point: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Drum Point?

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. 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 Drum Point, MD