Parkinson's Care in Edgemoor, DE: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Edgemoor, DE: the local picture

27%

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

15%

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

983

residents 65 or older (15% of Edgemoor)

11

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

264 Edgemoor residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 20% in New Castle County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

149 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (15%).

Medicare lists 11 home health agencies serving Edgemoor ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Edgemoor compared with New Castle County and Delaware

Census figure	Edgemoor	New Castle County	Delaware
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	15%	8.2%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	7.2%	5.9%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	28%	25%
Households with no vehicle	7.9%	7.5%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,956	$68,907	—

Older residents in towns around Edgemoor

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Wilmington, DE	1.9 mi	11,083	25%
Penns Grove, NJ	2.7 mi	437	20%
Carneys Point, NJ	3.9 mi	1,719	28%
Claymont, DE	4.2 mi	1,424	19%
Elsmere, DE	4.8 mi	774	30%
Greenville, DE	5.4 mi	988	7.2%

Home health agencies serving Edgemoor

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Delaware, LLC	Dover, DE	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(302) 678-4764
Aveanna Home Healthcare	Milford, DE	58 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(302) 514-9597
Saint Francis Home Care	Newark, DE	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(302) 575-8240
Christianacare Homehealth	Wilmington, DE	3.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(302) 327-5200
Christianacare Homehealth	Camden, DE	46 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(302) 698-4300
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Wilmington, DE	4.2 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(302) 658-3000

Nursing homes near Edgemoor

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kutz Rehabilitation And Nursing	Wilmington, DE	0.8 mi	2 of 5	90	(302) 764-7000
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Memorial Bridge	Penns Grove, NJ	2.1 mi	2 of 5	161	(856) 299-6800
Gilpin Hall	Wilmington, DE	2.7 mi	3 of 5	96	(302) 654-4486

Straight-line miles from the center of Edgemoor. 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 Edgemoor

At the Delaware median aide wage of $16.50 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,430 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,496 monthly median income of Edgemoor households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Delaware'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 Edgemoor: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Edgemoor?

At the Delaware median aide wage of $16.50 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,430 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,496 monthly median income of Edgemoor households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Delaware'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 Edgemoor, DE