Parkinson's Care in Hopkinton, MA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Hopkinton, MA: the local picture

16%

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

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.7% in Middlesex County)

484

residents 65 or older (14% of Hopkinton)

26

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

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

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

Medicare lists 26 home health agencies serving Hopkinton ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Hopkinton compared with Middlesex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Hopkinton	Middlesex County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	6.7%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.7%	6.5%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	10%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,239	$78,342	—

Older residents in towns around Hopkinton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Cordaville, MA	3.2 mi	361	10.0%
Milford, MA	5.2 mi	5,086	14%
Upton, MA	5.4 mi	649	21%
Westborough, MA	5.6 mi	790	8.6%
Hopedale, MA	6.9 mi	915	25%
Framingham, MA	7.3 mi	10,923	19%

Home health agencies serving Hopkinton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Braintree, MA	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 969-7517
Preferred Transitions Home Health Care Inc	Milford, MA	5.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 352-6640
Pivot Point Homecare Services LLC	Westborough, MA	5.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 873-1358
Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Marlborough, MA	8.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 383-7000
Centerwell Home Health	Marlborough, MA	8.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(508) 481-4930
Aveanna Home Health	Worcester, MA	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 213-1236

Nursing homes near Hopkinton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Waterview Lodge LLC, Rehabilitation & Healthcare	Ashland, MA	2.5 mi	3 of 5	103	(508) 848-4200
Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit	Westborough, MA	4.1 mi	5 of 5	19	(508) 870-2222
Countryside Health Care Of Milford	Milford, MA	5.3 mi	4 of 5	109	(508) 473-0435

Straight-line miles from the center of Hopkinton. 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 Hopkinton

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $6,937 monthly median income of Hopkinton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts'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 Hopkinton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Hopkinton?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $6,937 monthly median income of Hopkinton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts'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.

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