Parkinson's Care in Indianapolis, IN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Indianapolis, IN: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

8.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding

115,787

residents 65 or older (13% of Indianapolis)

59

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

24,689 Indianapolis residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

9,304 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.3%).

Medicare lists 59 home health agencies serving Indianapolis ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Indianapolis compared with Indiana

Census figure	Indianapolis	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.3%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.0%	6.3%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,646	—

Older residents in towns around Indianapolis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Beech Grove, IN	5.2 mi	2,486	21%
Speedway, IN	5.5 mi	1,873	22%
Lawrence, IN	10 mi	6,134	23%
Cumberland, IN	11 mi	940	22%
Greenwood, IN	12 mi	10,088	18%
Carmel, IN	13 mi	14,993	11%

Home health agencies serving Indianapolis

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Purposecare Of Indiana	Indianapolis, IN	9.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 581-1100
Adoration Home Health	Carmel, IN	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(317) 983-1716
Elara Caring	Kokomo, IN	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 452-1411
Tendercare Home Health Services Inc	Indianapolis, IN	6.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(317) 251-0700
Centerwell Home Health	Indianapolis, IN	9.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(317) 915-1440
Heritage Home Health Services	Greenwood, IN	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(765) 342-2126

Nursing homes near Indianapolis

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
North Capitol Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Indianapolis, IN	1.4 mi	3 of 5	123	(317) 924-5821
Fairway Village	Indianapolis, IN	3.5 mi	5 of 5	53	(317) 787-8951
Alpha Home - A Waters Community	Indianapolis, IN	3.6 mi	1 of 5	86	(317) 923-1518

Straight-line miles from the center of Indianapolis. 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 Indianapolis

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,221 monthly median income of Indianapolis households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Indianapolis: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Indianapolis?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,221 monthly median income of Indianapolis households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Indianapolis, IN