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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Everett, MA: the local picture

20%

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

8.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.7% in Middlesex County)

5,660

residents 65 or older (11% of Everett)

51

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

1,088 Everett residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 16% in Middlesex County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

455 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.2%).

Medicare lists 51 home health agencies serving Everett ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Everett compared with Middlesex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Everett	Middlesex County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.2%	6.7%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	6.5%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	11%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	19%	10%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,220	$78,342	—

Older residents in towns around Everett

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Chelsea, MA	1.3 mi	4,188	41%
Malden, MA	1.6 mi	8,581	25%
Somerville, MA	2.6 mi	8,108	19%
Medford, MA	3.0 mi	9,028	17%
Revere, MA	3.4 mi	9,416	29%
Melrose, MA	3.4 mi	6,106	17%

Home health agencies serving Everett

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Caring Hearts Homecare Inc	Wilmington, MA	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(978) 658-5104
Patient Care Solutions, LLC	Danvers, MA	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 595-0311
Legacy Lifecare Visiting Nurse Agency	Chelsea, MA	1.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 887-0826
Elara Caring	Newburyport, MA	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(978) 904-1454
Suburban Home Health Care, Inc	Boston, MA	4.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(617) 264-7100
All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc	Lynn, MA	6.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 598-2454

Nursing homes near Everett

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Dexter House Healthcare	Malden, MA	1.1 mi	3 of 5	130	(781) 324-5600
Leonard Florence Center For Living	Chelsea, MA	1.1 mi	5 of 5	100	(617) 887-0001
The Massachusetts Veterans Home At Chelsea	Chelsea, MA	1.2 mi	4 of 5	154	(617) 887-7115

Straight-line miles from the center of Everett. 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 Everett

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 44% of the $3,852 monthly median income of Everett 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 Everett: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Everett?

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 44% of the $3,852 monthly median income of Everett 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 Everett, MA