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

Local figures

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

17%

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

6.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.7% in Montgomery County)

11,256

residents 65 or older (20% of Kettering)

36

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

1,876 Kettering residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 21% in Montgomery County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

671 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.1%).

Medicare lists 36 home health agencies serving Kettering ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Kettering compared with Montgomery County and Ohio

Census figure	Kettering	Montgomery County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.1%	7.7%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.2%	6.0%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	37%	32%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	8.5%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,054	$51,222	—

Older residents in towns around Kettering

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Oakwood, OH	2.1 mi	1,269	10%
Centerville, OH	4.3 mi	7,305	17%
Moraine, OH	4.9 mi	835	29%
Bellbrook, OH	5.3 mi	1,427	10%
Beavercreek, OH	5.5 mi	9,825	17%
West Carrollton, OH	5.9 mi	1,852	26%

Home health agencies serving Kettering

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Buckeye Home Health Care, LLC	Dayton, OH	3.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 291-3780
Fidelity Health Care	Moraine, OH	3.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 208-6412
Gem City Home Care, LLC	Dayton, OH	6.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 438-9100
Horizon Home Healthcare, LLC	Vandalia, OH	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 410-3838
Ohioans Home Healthcare, Inc	Vandalia, OH	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 264-9500
Ohioans Home Healthcare, Inc	Perrysburg, OH	131 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 843-4422

Nursing homes near Kettering

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Laurels Of Kettering	Kettering, OH	0.4 mi	2 of 5	90	(937) 297-4300
Kettering Heights Post Acute	Kettering, OH	0.5 mi	2 of 5	115	(937) 949-3550
Oaks Of West Kettering The	Kettering, OH	2.4 mi	2 of 5	118	(937) 293-1152

Straight-line miles from the center of Kettering. 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 Kettering

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 33% of the $4,338 monthly median income of Kettering 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 Kettering: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Kettering?

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 33% of the $4,338 monthly median income of Kettering 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 Kettering, OH