Parkinson's Care in La Plata, MD: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in La Plata, MD: the local picture

12%

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

3.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.1% in Charles County)

1,871

residents 65 or older (18% of La Plata)

5

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

194 La Plata residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%; 20% in Charles County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

50 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.1%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving La Plata ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

La Plata compared with Charles County and Maryland

Census figure	La Plata	Charles County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.1%	6.1%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.0%	7.1%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	18%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	25%	27%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	3.9%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,174	$79,445	—

Older residents in towns around La Plata

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bensville, MD	5.2 mi	1,651	17%
Waldorf, MD	5.3 mi	9,348	24%
Bryans Road, MD	7.8 mi	953	25%
Accokeek, MD	9.3 mi	1,957	17%
Brandywine, MD	11 mi	1,661	21%
Indian Head, MD	11 mi	414	17%

Home health agencies serving La Plata

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adventist Home Health Services, Inc.	Silver Spring, MD	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 592-4400
Medstar Health Home Care	Hyattsville, MD	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(240) 965-2929
Homecall	Easton, MD	51 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 822-4020
Vna Of Maryland	Owings Mills, MD	62 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 594-2600
Chesapeake - Potomac Home Health Agency, Inc.	Hughesville, MD	10 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 274-9000

Nursing homes near La Plata

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Green Acres Nursing And Rehab	La Plata, MD	1.0 mi	5 of 5	170	(301) 934-1900
Complete Care At Laplata LLC	Laplata, MD	1.1 mi	1 of 5	142	(301) 934-4001
Restore Health Rehabilitation Center	White Plains, MD	3.5 mi	3 of 5	80	(240) 448-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of La Plata. 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 La Plata

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,931 monthly median income of La Plata households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 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 La Plata: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in La Plata?

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,931 monthly median income of La Plata households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 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 La Plata, MD