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

Local figures

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

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Lehigh County)

5.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.7% in Lehigh County)

1,963

residents 65 or older (17% of Emmaus)

18

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

333 Emmaus residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 19% in Lehigh County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

107 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.5%).

Medicare lists 18 home health agencies serving Emmaus ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Emmaus compared with Lehigh County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Emmaus	Lehigh County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	19%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.5%	7.7%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.6%	7.1%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	8.3%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,485	$58,170	—

Older residents in towns around Emmaus

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Dorneyville, PA	3.1 mi	1,334	11%
Macungie, PA	3.2 mi	441	14%
Wescosville, PA	3.3 mi	1,267	8.4%
Allentown, PA	4.2 mi	16,972	26%
Ancient Oaks, PA	4.6 mi	1,423	8.8%
Alburtis, PA	5.7 mi	217	15%

Home health agencies serving Emmaus

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
1ST Care Home Health Services Of Pennsylvania	Allentown, PA	4.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(610) 266-3999
Lifespring In Home Care Of Eastern Pa	Whitehall, PA	8.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(484) 353-1210
Revolutionary Home Health Inc	Quakertown, PA	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 383-7502
St Luke's Home Health	Bethlehem, PA	7.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(484) 526-1100
Accentcare Health Of Pennsylvania	Bristol, PA	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(215) 826-0900
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Allentown, PA	4.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(610) 317-2118

Nursing homes near Emmaus

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cedar Crest Post Acute	Allentown, PA	2.2 mi	4 of 5	166	(610) 776-7522
Lehigh Valley Hospital Tsu	Allentown, PA	3.1 mi	5 of 5	52	(610) 969-4225
Cedarbrook Senior Care And Rehabilitation	Allentown, PA	3.7 mi	5 of 5	670	(610) 395-3727

Straight-line miles from the center of Emmaus. 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 Emmaus

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 30% of the $4,040 monthly median income of Emmaus 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 Emmaus: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Emmaus?

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 30% of the $4,040 monthly median income of Emmaus 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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Emmaus, PA