Parkinson's Care in Kent, OH: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Kent, OH: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Portage County)

7.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.7% in Portage County)

3,082

residents 65 or older (11% of Kent)

35

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

581 Kent residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 19% in Portage County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

235 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.8%).

Medicare lists 35 home health agencies serving Kent ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Kent compared with Portage County and Ohio

Census figure	Kent	Portage County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	19%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.8%	8.7%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.4%	6.1%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	11%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	28%	32%
Households with no vehicle	16%	6.6%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,223	$60,251	—

Older residents in towns around Kent

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Brimfield, OH	3.6 mi	499	11%
Munroe Falls, OH	3.9 mi	1,585	24%
Tallmadge, OH	4.3 mi	4,343	23%
Stow, OH	4.4 mi	6,690	19%
Silver Lake, OH	4.9 mi	687	12%
Ravenna, OH	6.3 mi	2,066	24%

Home health agencies serving Kent

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Solon, OH	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 232-1800
Northeast Professional Home Care	Canton, OH	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 966-2311
Residence Home Care LLC	North Olmsted, OH	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(440) 262-5952
Elara Caring	Mentor, OH	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 864-5714
Hometown Care	Cuyahoga Falls, OH	6.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 926-9844
Summa Home Health And Hospice LLC	Akron, OH	7.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 375-3000

Nursing homes near Kent

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Tamarack Ridge Health And Rehabilitation	Kent, OH	1.5 mi	5 of 5	96	(330) 593-5300
Majestic Care Of Kent	Kent, OH	1.7 mi	2 of 5	74	(330) 678-4912
Arbors At Stow	Stow, OH	2.9 mi	2 of 5	145	(330) 688-1188

Straight-line miles from the center of Kent. 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 Kent

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,602 monthly median income of Kent households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Kent: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Kent?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,602 monthly median income of Kent households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Kent, OH