Parkinson's Care in Fortville, IN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Fortville, IN: the local picture

5.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Hancock County)

2.8%

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

527

residents 65 or older (11% of Fortville)

31

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

30 Fortville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (5.7%; 22% in Hancock County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

15 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.8%).

Medicare lists 31 home health agencies serving Fortville ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Fortville compared with Hancock County and Indiana

Census figure	Fortville	Hancock County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	5.7%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.8%	6.7%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.7%	5.4%	6.3%
Residents 65 or older	11%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	24%	30%
Households with no vehicle	1.7%	3.0%	6.2%

Older residents in towns around Fortville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Ingalls, IN	3.2 mi	288	33%
McCordsville, IN	4.2 mi	1,351	25%
Fishers, IN	7.0 mi	12,478	15%
Pendleton, IN	7.3 mi	1,016	12%
Lapel, IN	7.5 mi	336	26%
Lawrence, IN	8.6 mi	6,134	23%

Home health agencies serving Fortville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Purposecare Of Indiana	Indianapolis, IN	9.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 581-1100
Adoration Home Health	Carmel, IN	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(317) 983-1716
Elara Caring	Kokomo, IN	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 452-1411
Centerwell Home Health	Indianapolis, IN	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(317) 915-1440
Tendercare Home Health Services Inc	Indianapolis, IN	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(317) 251-0700
The Care Team Home Health	Carmel, IN	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 214-9999

Nursing homes near Fortville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Majestic Care Of Mccordsville	Mccordsville, IN	7.4 mi	4 of 5	48	(317) 335-2159
Westminster Village North	Indianapolis, IN	7.5 mi	2 of 5	148	(317) 823-6841
Rawlins House Health & Living Community	Pendleton, IN	8.1 mi	5 of 5	110	(765) 778-7501

Straight-line miles from the center of Fortville. 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 Fortville

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Fortville: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Fortville?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Fortville, IN