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

Local figures

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

33%

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

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.4% in Hardin County)

1,505

residents 65 or older (20% of Kenton)

15

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

450 Kenton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 21% in Hardin County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

188 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (14%).

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

Kenton compared with Hardin County and Ohio

Census figure	Kenton	Hardin County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	14%	7.4%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.9%	5.0%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	32%
Households with no vehicle	10%	6.6%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,950	$48,224	—

Older residents in towns around Kenton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Ada, OH	14 mi	390	14%
Bellefontaine, OH	21 mi	2,354	34%
Upper Sandusky, OH	22 mi	1,315	29%
Bluffton, OH	22 mi	887	21%
Carey, OH	24 mi	573	14%
Marion, OH	26 mi	5,301	23%

Home health agencies serving Kenton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Med1CARE, LLC	Findlay, OH	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 422-0305
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Mount Vernon, OH	62 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 397-2225
Otterbein Universal Home Health & Hospice	Bellefontaine, OH	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 593-1605
Mercy Health-Home Health, Lima	Lima, OH	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 226-9062
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Ohio	Dublin, OH	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 408-0104
High Point Home Health, Ltd	Bellefontaine, OH	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(937) 592-9800

Nursing homes near Kenton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kenton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Kenton, OH	0.2 mi	3 of 5	125	(419) 674-4197
Vancrest Of Ada	Ada, OH	15 mi	2 of 5	60	(419) 238-0715
Serenity Spring Senior Living At Arlington	Arlington, OH	17 mi	3 of 5	50	(419) 365-5115

Straight-line miles from the center of Kenton. 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 Kenton

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 38% of the $3,829 monthly median income of Kenton 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 Kenton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Kenton?

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 38% of the $3,829 monthly median income of Kenton 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 Kenton, OH