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

Local figures

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

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Crawford County)

5.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.5% in Crawford County)

2,124

residents 65 or older (21% of Galion)

15

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

459 Galion residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 18% in Crawford County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

101 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.1%).

Medicare lists 15 home health agencies serving Galion ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Galion compared with Crawford County and Ohio

Census figure	Galion	Crawford County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.1%	5.5%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	6.0%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	21%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	33%	32%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	5.3%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,440	$41,928	—

Older residents in towns around Galion

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Crestline, OH	3.6 mi	762	21%
Ontario, OH	9.0 mi	1,199	27%
Bucyrus, OH	11 mi	2,890	19%
Lexington, OH	11 mi	846	24%
Shelby, OH	12 mi	1,849	17%
Mount Gilead, OH	13 mi	817	35%

Home health agencies serving Galion

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Med1CARE, LLC	Findlay, OH	50 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 422-0305
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Mount Vernon, OH	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 397-2225
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Solon, OH	83 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 232-1800
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Ohio	Dublin, OH	48 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 408-0104
Ohioans Home Healthcare, Inc	Perrysburg, OH	70 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 843-4422
Heritage Health Care	Mansfield, OH	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(419) 747-9199

Nursing homes near Galion

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mill Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation	Galion, OH	0.9 mi	4 of 5	79	(419) 462-0173
Galion Meadows Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	Galion, OH	1.6 mi	1 of 5	62	(419) 468-7544
Crestline Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Crestline, OH	4.1 mi	2 of 5	30	(419) 683-3255

Straight-line miles from the center of Galion. 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 Galion

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 49% of the $2,953 monthly median income of Galion 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 Galion: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Galion?

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 49% of the $2,953 monthly median income of Galion 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 Galion, OH