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

Local figures

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

12%

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

4.3%

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

5,943

residents 65 or older (17% of Gahanna)

188

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

722 Gahanna residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%; 20% in Franklin County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

247 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.3%).

Medicare lists 188 home health agencies serving Gahanna ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Gahanna compared with Franklin County and Ohio

Census figure	Gahanna	Franklin County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.3%	8.2%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.3%	7.4%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	13%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	33%	32%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	7.4%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,831	$57,309	—

Older residents in towns around Gahanna

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Huber Ridge, OH	4.3 mi	410	27%
Whitehall, OH	4.7 mi	2,418	34%
Bexley, OH	5.7 mi	1,743	10%
Westerville, OH	6.2 mi	8,306	15%
New Albany, OH	6.6 mi	1,425	10%
Columbus, OH	6.6 mi	103,532	22%

Home health agencies serving Gahanna

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Signature Care, Inc	Reynoldsburg, OH	6.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(614) 751-9901
Enliven Home Health	Gahanna, OH	0.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 755-2347
Buckeye Home Health Care, LLC	Dayton, OH	74 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 291-3780
Angels Care Home Health	Gahanna, OH	0.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 847-9400
Healthpro Homecare And Staffing	Gahanna, OH	0.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(614) 864-7340
Scarlet Home Health Care	Westerville, OH	5.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 732-0149

Nursing homes near Gahanna

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Continuing Healthcare Of Gahanna	Gahanna, OH	1.1 mi	not rated	94	(614) 475-8778
Otterbein Gahanna	Gahanna, OH	1.4 mi	2 of 5	60	(614) 981-6854
The Laurels Of Gahanna	Columbus, OH	1.9 mi	2 of 5	112	(614) 337-1066

Straight-line miles from the center of Gahanna. 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 Gahanna

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 23% of the $6,153 monthly median income of Gahanna 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 Gahanna: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Gahanna?

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 23% of the $6,153 monthly median income of Gahanna 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.

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