In-Home Parkinson's Care in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD: the local picture

33%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Washington County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.2% in Washington County)

1,362

residents 65 or older (21% of Fountainhead-Orchard Hills)

6

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Fountainhead-Orchard Hills ZIP codes in their service area

443 Fountainhead-Orchard Hills residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 21% in Washington County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

144 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Fountainhead-Orchard Hills ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Fountainhead-Orchard Hills compared with Washington County and Maryland

Census figure	Fountainhead-Orchard Hills	Washington County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	8.2%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	6.4%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	21%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	28%	27%
Households with no vehicle	2.1%	7.7%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$84,167	$56,121	—

Older residents in towns around Fountainhead-Orchard Hills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Paramount-Long Meadow, MD	1.5 mi	468	11%
Maugansville, MD	1.6 mi	999	14%
State Line, PA	3.1 mi	344	8.8%
Hagerstown, MD	3.3 mi	6,354	29%
Robinwood, MD	5.1 mi	1,273	21%
Halfway, MD	5.7 mi	2,320	29%

Home health agencies serving Fountainhead-Orchard Hills

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health Baltimore	Baltimore, MD	60 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 235-1060
Meritus Medical Center, Inc	Hagerstown, MD	4.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 766-7800
Adoration Home Health Westminster	Westminster, MD	40 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 751-2429
Home Call	Frederick, MD	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(240) 215-4668
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Gaithersburg, MD	46 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 977-6400
Medstar Health Home Care	Hyattsville, MD	64 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(240) 965-2929

Nursing homes near Fountainhead-Orchard Hills

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Western Md Hospital Center	Hagerstown, MD	1.4 mi	5 of 5	63	(301) 745-4200
Coffman Nursing Home	Hagerstown, MD	1.7 mi	3 of 5	59	(301) 733-2914
Complete Care At Hagerstown	Hagerstown, MD	1.9 mi	1 of 5	60	(301) 733-8700

Straight-line miles from the center of Fountainhead-Orchard Hills. 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 Fountainhead-Orchard Hills

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 23% of the $7,014 monthly median income of Fountainhead-Orchard Hills 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 Fountainhead-Orchard Hills: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills?

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 23% of the $7,014 monthly median income of Fountainhead-Orchard Hills 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 Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD