Parkinson's Care in Gardiner, ME: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Gardiner, ME: the local picture

23%

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

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.9% in Kennebec County)

1,201

residents 65 or older (20% of Gardiner)

5

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

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

121 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving Gardiner ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Gardiner compared with Kennebec County and Maine

Census figure	Gardiner	Kennebec County	Maine
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	8.9%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.7%	4.4%	4.8%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	22%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	9.0%	7.5%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,554	$51,898	—

Older residents in towns around Gardiner

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hallowell, ME	6.5 mi	860	12%
Augusta, ME	10 mi	4,103	20%
Winthrop, ME	12 mi	500	16%
Bath, ME	18 mi	2,224	19%
Lisbon Falls, ME	18 mi	734	10%
Topsham, ME	18 mi	1,858	19%

Home health agencies serving Gardiner

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Andwell Health Partners	Lewiston, ME	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(207) 777-7740
Amedisys Home Health	Portland, ME	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(207) 772-7520
Centerwell Home Health	South Portland, ME	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(207) 772-0954
Interim Healthcare	Manchester, NH	117 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 668-6956
Mainegeneral Community Care	Waterville, ME	26 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(207) 861-6200

Nursing homes near Gardiner

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Glenridge	Augusta, ME	7.6 mi	5 of 5	125	(207) 626-2600
Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch	Augusta, ME	7.9 mi	4 of 5	77	(207) 621-7100
Augusta Center For Health & Rehabilitation, LLC	Augusta, ME	8.0 mi	3 of 5	72	(207) 622-3121

Straight-line miles from the center of Gardiner. 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 Gardiner

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,546 monthly median income of Gardiner households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 Gardiner: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Gardiner?

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,546 monthly median income of Gardiner households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 Gardiner, ME