Parkinson's Care in Fairlawn, OH: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Fairlawn, OH: the local picture

15%

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

9.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.3% in Summit County)

1,986

residents 65 or older (26% of Fairlawn)

0

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

258 Fairlawn residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 20% in Summit County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

158 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.2%).

Fairlawn compared with Summit County and Ohio

Census figure	Fairlawn	Summit County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.2%	7.3%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.4%	7.0%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	26%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	33%	32%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	7.9%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,145	$52,212	—

Older residents in towns around Fairlawn

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Montrose-Ghent, OH	2.1 mi	874	12%
Cuyahoga Falls, OH	5.1 mi	9,235	21%
Akron, OH	6.3 mi	30,360	23%
Richfield, OH	7.1 mi	943	18%
Norton, OH	7.2 mi	2,610	13%
Barberton, OH	8.6 mi	5,037	25%

Nursing homes near Fairlawn

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Village At St Edward Nrsg Care	Fairlawn, OH	0.3 mi	4 of 5	81	(330) 666-1183
Phoenix Of Fairlawn	Akron, OH	0.9 mi	3 of 5	80	(330) 666-7373
Wyant Woods Healthcare Center	Akron, OH	1.0 mi	2 of 5	180	(330) 836-7953

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairlawn. 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 Fairlawn

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,345 monthly median income of Fairlawn households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Fairlawn: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Fairlawn?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,345 monthly median income of Fairlawn households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Fairlawn, OH