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

Local figures

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

24%

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

7.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.8% in Lake County)

12,880

residents 65 or older (19% of Gary)

50

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

3,096 Gary residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 21% in Lake County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

994 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.8%).

Medicare lists 50 home health agencies serving Gary ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Gary compared with Lake County and Indiana

Census figure	Gary	Lake County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	21%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.8%	6.8%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.3%	6.9%	6.3%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	14%	7.2%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,274	$53,273	—

Older residents in towns around Gary

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Ross, IN	4.1 mi	1,051	30%
Lake Station, IN	5.0 mi	1,648	34%
Griffith, IN	5.9 mi	2,974	20%
Hobart, IN	6.5 mi	4,478	21%
Highland, IN	6.5 mi	5,096	18%
East Chicago, IN	6.8 mi	3,676	24%

Home health agencies serving Gary

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Powers Home Health Services	Hobart, IN	6.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(219) 947-6105
Mhn My Home Nurses	Chicago, IL	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(708) 801-8662
Greatland Home Health Services, Inc	Naperville, IL	43 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 548-2126
Community Home Health Services	Munster, IN	8.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(219) 836-6716
Enhabit Home Health	Schererville, IN	9.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(219) 864-9988
Elara Caring	Valparaiso, IN	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(219) 246-5171

Nursing homes near Gary

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
South Shore Health & Rehabilitation Center	Gary, IN	1.0 mi	1 of 5	100	(219) 886-7070
Aperion Care Tolleston Park	Gary, IN	1.4 mi	1 of 5	178	(219) 977-2600
Waters Of Hobart Skilled Nursing Facility, The	Hobart, IN	4.1 mi	1 of 5	110	(219) 942-2170

Straight-line miles from the center of Gary. 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 Gary

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, which is 41% of the $3,523 monthly median income of Gary households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Gary: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Gary?

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, which is 41% of the $3,523 monthly median income of Gary households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Gary, IN