Parkinson's Care in Ellicott City, MD: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Ellicott City, MD: the local picture

16%

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

2.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.7% in Howard County)

13,936

residents 65 or older (19% of Ellicott City)

12

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

2,119 Ellicott City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 16% in Howard County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

400 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.9%).

Medicare lists 12 home health agencies serving Ellicott City ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Ellicott City compared with Howard County and Maryland

Census figure	Ellicott City	Howard County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.9%	5.7%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.2%	7.4%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	19%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	19%	27%
Households with no vehicle	3.0%	3.6%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$104,474	$110,656	—

Older residents in towns around Ellicott City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Catonsville, MD	5.0 mi	9,223	16%
Woodlawn, MD	5.0 mi	6,263	24%
Columbia, MD	5.4 mi	18,042	18%
Ilchester, MD	5.7 mi	2,876	16%
Milford Mill, MD	6.0 mi	4,018	20%
Randallstown, MD	6.8 mi	7,881	20%

Home health agencies serving Ellicott City

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, MD	4.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 997-5257
Homecentris Home Health Ii	Owings Mills, MD	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 321-8448
Phr Of Baltimore, Inc.	Baltimore, MD	8.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 368-2825
Adoration Home Health Baltimore	Baltimore, MD	9.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 235-1060
Adventist Home Health Services, Inc.	Silver Spring, MD	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 592-4400
Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice	Silver Spring, MD	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 754-4663

Nursing homes near Ellicott City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Lutheran Village At Miller's Grant	Ellicott City, MD	0.5 mi	5 of 5	16	(410) 696-6700
Ellicott City Healthcare Center	Ellicott City, MD	1.2 mi	2 of 5	182	(410) 461-7577
Residences At Vantage Point	Columbia, MD	3.8 mi	5 of 5	44	(410) 992-1100

Straight-line miles from the center of Ellicott City. 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 Ellicott City

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, which is 18% of the $8,706 monthly median income of Ellicott City households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Ellicott City: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Ellicott City?

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, which is 18% of the $8,706 monthly median income of Ellicott City households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Ellicott City, MD