Parkinson's Care in Hanover, PA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Hanover, PA: the local picture

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in York County)

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.0% in York County)

3,036

residents 65 or older (18% of Hanover)

14

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

785 Hanover residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 19% in York County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

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

Hanover compared with York County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Hanover	York County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	19%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	8.0%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.7%	5.9%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.1%	5.9%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,505	$55,711	—

Older residents in towns around Hanover

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Parkville, PA	2.0 mi	1,373	14%
McSherrystown, PA	2.0 mi	487	10%
Littlestown, PA	7.1 mi	810	26%
Lake Heritage, PA	11 mi	723	11%
Manchester, MD	12 mi	999	13%
Gettysburg, PA	13 mi	1,048	21%

Home health agencies serving Hanover

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Wellspan Vna Home Care	York, PA	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 812-4433
Accentcare Health Of Pennsylvania	Bristol, PA	115 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(215) 826-0900
Accentcare Home Health Of Central Pennsylvania	Elizabethtown, PA	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 367-2571
Enhabit Home Health	York, PA	17 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 767-8772
Memorial White Rose Home Health	York, PA	20 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(717) 900-6871
Residential Home Health Of Carlisle, LLC	Mechanicsburg, PA	28 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(888) 923-5842

Nursing homes near Hanover

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hanover Hall For Nursing And Rehabilitation	Hanover, PA	1.0 mi	2 of 5	151	(717) 637-8937
Homewood Living Plum Creek, Inc	Hanover, PA	1.8 mi	5 of 5	120	(717) 637-4166
Concordia At Spiritrust Utz Terrace	Hanover, PA	5.1 mi	5 of 5	40	(717) 637-0633

Straight-line miles from the center of Hanover. 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 Hanover

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $2,792 monthly median income of Hanover households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania'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 Hanover: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Hanover?

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $2,792 monthly median income of Hanover households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania'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.

More near Hanover

More senior care near Hanover

Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities

Other care in Hanover

More for Hanover families

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 Hanover, PA