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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Essex, MD: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Baltimore County)

9.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.6% in Baltimore County)

7,311

residents 65 or older (18% of Essex)

15

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

1,602 Essex residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 18% in Baltimore County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

680 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.6%).

Medicare lists 15 home health agencies serving Essex ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Essex compared with Baltimore County and Maryland

Census figure	Essex	Baltimore County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.6%	6.6%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.1%	6.3%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	30%	27%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.8%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,576	$66,579	—

Older residents in towns around Essex

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Middle River, MD	2.8 mi	4,304	25%
Bowleys Quarters, MD	3.4 mi	1,089	14%
Dundalk, MD	3.7 mi	10,646	23%
Rosedale, MD	3.9 mi	3,746	13%
Rossville, MD	4.2 mi	2,724	19%
White Marsh, MD	5.6 mi	1,884	16%

Home health agencies serving Essex

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Homecentris Home Health Ii	Owings Mills, MD	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 321-8448
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, MD	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 997-5257
Amedisys Home Health Of Maryland LLC	Rosedale, MD	3.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 686-8413
Adoration Home Health Baltimore	Baltimore, MD	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 235-1060
Phr Of Baltimore, Inc.	Baltimore, MD	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 368-2825
Adoration Home Health	Westminster, MD	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 751-9904

Nursing homes near Essex

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Riverview	Essex, MD	1.3 mi	3 of 5	238	(410) 574-1400
Oakwood SNF LLC	Middle River, MD	2.4 mi	1 of 5	130	(410) 687-1383
Rossville Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Baltimore, MD	3.6 mi	2 of 5	172	(410) 574-4950

Straight-line miles from the center of Essex. 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 Essex

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 43% of the $3,715 monthly median income of Essex 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 Essex: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Essex?

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 43% of the $3,715 monthly median income of Essex 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 Essex, MD