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

Local figures

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

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Clearfield County)

4.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.9% in Clearfield County)

1,391

residents 65 or older (19% of DuBois)

13

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

330 DuBois residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 22% in Clearfield County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

63 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.5%).

Medicare lists 13 home health agencies serving DuBois ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

DuBois compared with Clearfield County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	DuBois	Clearfield County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.5%	7.9%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.8%	6.9%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	19%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.4%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,201	$47,153	—

Older residents in towns around DuBois

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Treasure Lake, PA	3.7 mi	1,697	15%
Punxsutawney, PA	17 mi	1,540	25%
Brookville, PA	17 mi	929	18%
Clearfield, PA	18 mi	1,105	30%
Ridgway, PA	21 mi	768	14%
St. Marys, PA	26 mi	3,353	12%

Home health agencies serving DuBois

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Medi Home Health Agency	State College, PA	50 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 235-1048
Punxsutawney Home Health Care	Punxsutawney, PA	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(814) 938-2431
Advantage Home Health Services, LLC	Altoona, PA	45 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 943-0222
Advantage Home Health Services Central	State College, PA	52 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 235-1011
Interim Healthcare Of Erie	Erie, PA	99 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 836-8836
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Saint Marys, PA	24 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 781-1415

Nursing homes near DuBois

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Dubois Nursing Home	Dubois, PA	0.9 mi	1 of 5	140	(814) 375-9100
Christ The King Manor	Dubois, PA	1.5 mi	4 of 5	160	(814) 371-3180
Highland View Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Brockway, PA	9.1 mi	4 of 5	50	(814) 265-8265

Straight-line miles from the center of DuBois. 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 DuBois

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 27% of the $4,517 monthly median income of DuBois 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 DuBois: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in DuBois?

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 27% of the $4,517 monthly median income of DuBois 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.

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