Parkinson's Care in East Dennis, MA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in East Dennis, MA: the local picture

6.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Barnstable County)

2.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.1% in Barnstable County)

1,516

residents 65 or older (50% of East Dennis)

3

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

102 East Dennis residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (6.7%; 14% in Barnstable County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

43 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.8%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving East Dennis ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

East Dennis compared with Barnstable County and Massachusetts

Census figure	East Dennis	Barnstable County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	6.7%	14%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.8%	5.1%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.9%	4.4%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	50%	33%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	5.4%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$102,722	$76,945	—

Older residents in towns around East Dennis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
South Dennis, MA	2.2 mi	1,122	16%
Yarmouth Port, MA	3.8 mi	2,429	10%
Northwest Harwich, MA	3.9 mi	1,445	4.6%
West Dennis, MA	4.8 mi	1,092	15%
Dennis Port, MA	4.8 mi	1,060	20%
South Yarmouth, MA	5.2 mi	3,735	12%

Home health agencies serving East Dennis

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Sandwich, MA	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 888-2932
Vna Of Cape Cod	South Dennis, MA	1.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 957-7400
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Hyannis, MA	8.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 778-8800

Nursing homes near East Dennis

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Windsor Nursing & Retirement Home	South Yarmouth, MA	4.0 mi	2 of 5	120	(508) 394-3514
Regalcare At Harwich	Harwich, MA	4.1 mi	3 of 5	135	(508) 430-1717
Mayflower Place Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	West Yarmouth, MA	7.3 mi	2 of 5	72	(413) 544-3329

Straight-line miles from the center of East Dennis. 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 East Dennis

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $8,560 monthly median income of East Dennis households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts'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 East Dennis: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in East Dennis?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $8,560 monthly median income of East Dennis households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts'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 East Dennis, MA