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

Local figures

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

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Luzerne County)

8.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.5% in Luzerne County)

4,550

residents 65 or older (15% of Hazleton)

19

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

873 Hazleton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 20% in Luzerne County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

367 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.4%).

Medicare lists 19 home health agencies serving Hazleton ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Hazleton compared with Luzerne County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Hazleton	Luzerne County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.4%	6.5%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.0%	6.3%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	15%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	17%	9.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,943	$49,926	—

Older residents in towns around Hazleton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
West Hazleton, PA	3.2 mi	559	11%
McAdoo, PA	3.6 mi	278	22%
Freeland, PA	6.3 mi	657	18%
Weatherly, PA	7.9 mi	679	28%
Nesquehoning, PA	9.3 mi	647	28%
Lansford, PA	9.3 mi	712	37%

Home health agencies serving Hazleton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Personal Home Healthcare And Hospice	Blakely, PA	41 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 342-3314
Revolutionary Home Health Inc	Eynon, PA	44 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 383-7502
All Care Home Care, Inc	Hazleton, PA	0.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 459-3002
Aveanna Home Health	West Pittston, PA	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 655-3581
Geisinger Home Health	Hazle Township, PA	4.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(570) 450-4050
Commonwealth Home Health & Hospice Of Berwick	Berwick, PA	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(570) 520-4063

Nursing homes near Hazleton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Hazleton, PA	0.7 mi	1 of 5	297	(570) 454-8888
Manor At St Luke Village,The	Hazleton, PA	1.2 mi	2 of 5	104	(570) 453-5122
Pavilion At St Luke Village, The	Hazleton, PA	1.3 mi	3 of 5	120	(570) 453-5100

Straight-line miles from the center of Hazleton. 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 Hazleton

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 38% of the $3,245 monthly median income of Hazleton 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 Hazleton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Hazleton?

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 38% of the $3,245 monthly median income of Hazleton 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.

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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 Hazleton, PA