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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Fort Meade, MD: the local picture

7.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Anne Arundel County)

6.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.8% in Anne Arundel County)

258

residents 65 or older (2.3% of Fort Meade)

12

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

20 Fort Meade residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (7.8%; 17% in Anne Arundel County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

17 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.6%).

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

Fort Meade compared with Anne Arundel County and Maryland

Census figure	Fort Meade	Anne Arundel County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	7.8%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.6%	5.8%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.1%	5.2%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	2.3%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	9.7%	25%	27%
Households with no vehicle	1.4%	4.1%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$185,313	$92,094	—

Older residents in towns around Fort Meade

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Severn, MD	3.3 mi	7,436	17%
Maryland City, MD	3.3 mi	1,510	16%
Jessup, MD	3.5 mi	436	11%
Odenton, MD	3.8 mi	5,689	22%
Gambrills, MD	5.0 mi	433	21%
Savage, MD	5.1 mi	647	8.8%

Home health agencies serving Fort Meade

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, MD	8.4 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	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 321-8448
Amedisys Home Health Of Maryland LLC	Glen Burnie, MD	7.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 590-4926
Phr Of Baltimore, Inc.	Baltimore, MD	9.0 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	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 235-1060
Community Home Health Of Maryland	Towson, MD	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 356-1600

Nursing homes near Fort Meade

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge	Elkridge, MD	5.2 mi	3 of 5	70	(410) 579-2626
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Waugh Chapel	Gambrills, MD	5.6 mi	5 of 5	110	(410) 923-2020
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Cherry Lane	Laurel, MD	5.9 mi	5 of 5	155	(301) 498-8558

Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Meade. 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 Fort Meade

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 10% of the $15,443 monthly median income of Fort Meade 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 Fort Meade: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Fort Meade?

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 10% of the $15,443 monthly median income of Fort Meade 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Fort Meade, MD