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

Local figures

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

9.8%

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

2.1%

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

1,987

residents 65 or older (35% of East Harwich)

6

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

195 East Harwich residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (9.8%; 14% in Barnstable County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

41 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.1%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving East Harwich ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

East Harwich compared with Barnstable County and Massachusetts

Census figure	East Harwich	Barnstable County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	9.8%	14%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.1%	5.1%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.2%	4.4%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	35%	33%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	1.6%	5.4%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$89,460	$76,945	—

Older residents in towns around East Harwich

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Northwest Harwich, MA	3.9 mi	1,445	4.6%
Dennis Port, MA	6.1 mi	1,060	20%
South Dennis, MA	6.1 mi	1,122	16%
East Dennis, MA	6.7 mi	1,516	6.7%
West Dennis, MA	7.5 mi	1,092	15%
South Yarmouth, MA	9.2 mi	3,735	12%

Home health agencies serving East Harwich

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Sandwich, MA	23 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	6.5 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	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 778-8800
Caretenders	Needham Heights, MA	74 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 332-5015
Relief Home Health Services, Inc	Hyannis, MA	14 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(888) 817-5656
Meridian Nurses	Hyannis, MA	14 mi	not rated	nursing	(774) 237-0140

Nursing homes near East Harwich

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cape Cod Post Acute Care	Brewster, MA	2.5 mi	3 of 5	135	(508) 240-3500
Regalcare At Harwich	Harwich, MA	2.8 mi	3 of 5	135	(508) 430-1717
Liberty Commons	North Chatham, MA	3.4 mi	3 of 5	132	(508) 945-4611

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

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 23% of the $7,455 monthly median income of East Harwich 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 Harwich: common questions

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

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 23% of the $7,455 monthly median income of East Harwich 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 Harwich, MA