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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Jim Thorpe, PA: the local picture

25%

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

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.3% in Carbon County)

1,003

residents 65 or older (22% of Jim Thorpe)

13

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

246 Jim Thorpe residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 20% in Carbon County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

110 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 13 home health agencies serving Jim Thorpe ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Jim Thorpe compared with Carbon County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Jim Thorpe	Carbon County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	7.3%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	5.7%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	22%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	6.4%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,091	$47,069	—

Older residents in towns around Jim Thorpe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Nesquehoning, PA	2.8 mi	647	28%
Lehighton, PA	3.7 mi	870	15%
Summit Hill, PA	4.3 mi	534	18%
Lansford, PA	5.9 mi	712	37%
Weatherly, PA	6.3 mi	679	28%
Coaldale, PA	7.8 mi	411	21%

Home health agencies serving Jim Thorpe

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
1ST Care Home Health Services Of Pennsylvania	Allentown, PA	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(610) 266-3999
Revolutionary Home Health Inc	Quakertown, PA	36 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	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 459-3002
Centerwell Home Health	Stroudsburg, PA	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 424-7790
Geisinger Home Health	Hazle Township, PA	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(570) 450-4050
St Luke's Home Health	Bethlehem, PA	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(484) 526-1100

Nursing homes near Jim Thorpe

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mahoning Operating LLC	Lehighton, PA	2.3 mi	3 of 5	142	(570) 386-5522
Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Weatherly, PA	5.9 mi	1 of 5	200	(570) 427-8683
St Luke's Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Coaldale, PA	7.7 mi	5 of 5	48	(570) 645-8208

Straight-line miles from the center of Jim Thorpe. 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 Jim Thorpe

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 27% of the $4,591 monthly median income of Jim Thorpe 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 Jim Thorpe: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Jim Thorpe?

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 27% of the $4,591 monthly median income of Jim Thorpe 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.

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