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

Local figures

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

26%

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

7.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.1% in Indiana County)

1,306

residents 65 or older (9.2% of Indiana)

15

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

342 Indiana residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 21% in Indiana County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

100 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.7%).

Medicare lists 15 home health agencies serving Indiana ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Indiana compared with Indiana County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Indiana	Indiana County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.7%	9.1%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	8.9%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	9.2%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	7.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,292	$47,369	—

Older residents in towns around Indiana

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Blairsville, PA	14 mi	711	26%
Nanty-Glo, PA	20 mi	686	15%
Northern Cambria, PA	20 mi	580	27%
Derry, PA	21 mi	639	20%
Vandergrift, PA	22 mi	699	23%
Ford City, PA	22 mi	707	17%

Home health agencies serving Indiana

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Medi Home Health Agency Inc	Pittsburgh, PA	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 242-8540
Visiting Nurse Association Of Indiana County	Indiana, PA	0.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 463-6340
Penn Home Health, Inc	Indiana, PA	0.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 465-0440
Punxsutawney Home Health Care	Punxsutawney, PA	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(814) 938-2431
Conemaugh Home Health	Johnstown, PA	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 534-7500
Windber Home Health Agency	Windber, PA	32 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 467-3000

Nursing homes near Indiana

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Communities At Indian Haven,	Indiana, PA	1.2 mi	3 of 5	108	(724) 465-3900
Julia Pound Care Center	Indiana, PA	1.9 mi	3 of 5	96	(724) 464-1600
Beacon Ridge	Indiana, PA	2.2 mi	1 of 5	118	(724) 349-5300

Straight-line miles from the center of Indiana. 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 Indiana

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 31% of the $3,941 monthly median income of Indiana 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 Indiana: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Indiana?

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 31% of the $3,941 monthly median income of Indiana 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 Indiana

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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 Indiana, PA