Parkinson's Care in Germantown, MD: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Germantown, MD: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Montgomery County)

9.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.2% in Montgomery County)

10,452

residents 65 or older (12% of Germantown)

14

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

1,582 Germantown residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 16% in Montgomery County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

959 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.2%).

Medicare lists 14 home health agencies serving Germantown ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Germantown compared with Montgomery County and Maryland

Census figure	Germantown	Montgomery County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.2%	6.2%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.3%	6.6%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	12%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	23%	27%
Households with no vehicle	7.5%	8.5%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$95,027	$109,242	—

Older residents in towns around Germantown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Montgomery Village, MD	3.3 mi	4,812	21%
Clarksburg, MD	3.4 mi	2,890	17%
Gaithersburg, MD	4.1 mi	9,875	21%
Flower Hill, MD	4.3 mi	2,084	21%
North Potomac, MD	5.5 mi	5,131	13%
Darnestown, MD	6.4 mi	1,289	11%

Home health agencies serving Germantown

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, MD	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 997-5257
Americare In Home Nursing	Fort Washington, MD	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 296-9002
Adventist Home Health Services, Inc.	Silver Spring, MD	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 592-4400
Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice	Silver Spring, MD	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 754-4663
Amedisys Home Health Care	Largo, MD	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 322-6023
Adoration Home Health Marlboro	Upper Marlboro, MD	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 899-6070

Nursing homes near Germantown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Montgomery Village Care Center	Gaithersburg, MD	2.8 mi	5 of 5	147	(301) 527-2500
Wilson Health Care Center	Gaithersburg, MD	3.9 mi	5 of 5	285	(301) 216-4004
Shady Grove Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Rockville, MD	6.2 mi	3 of 5	154	(301) 315-1900

Straight-line miles from the center of Germantown. 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 Germantown

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 20% of the $7,919 monthly median income of Germantown 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 Germantown: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Germantown?

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 20% of the $7,919 monthly median income of Germantown 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 Germantown, MD