Parkinson's Care in Leominster, MA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Leominster, MA: the local picture

23%

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

9.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.9% in Worcester County)

8,479

residents 65 or older (19% of Leominster)

44

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

1,901 Leominster residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 19% in Worcester County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

749 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.0%).

Medicare lists 44 home health agencies serving Leominster ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Leominster compared with Worcester County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Leominster	Worcester County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.0%	6.9%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.7%	7.3%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	27%	29%
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	8.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,859	$61,599	—

Older residents in towns around Leominster

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fitchburg, MA	6.1 mi	5,985	26%
Clinton, MA	8.3 mi	1,142	19%
Ayer, MA	9.9 mi	473	21%
Gardner, MA	12 mi	4,135	19%
Hudson, MA	14 mi	3,369	21%
Littleton Common, MA	15 mi	568	14%

Home health agencies serving Leominster

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Braintree, MA	45 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 969-7517
Aveanna Home Health	Worcester, MA	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 213-1236
Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Marlborough, MA	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 383-7000
Pivot Point Homecare Services LLC	Westborough, MA	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 873-1358
Preferred Transitions Home Health Care Inc	Milford, MA	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 352-6640
Emerson Hospital Home Care Program	Concord, MA	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(978) 287-8300

Nursing homes near Leominster

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Leominster	Leominster, MA	1.1 mi	4 of 5	133	(978) 537-0771
Leominster Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Leominster, MA	2.5 mi	1 of 5	106	(978) 537-9327
River Terrace Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr	Lancaster, MA	3.5 mi	5 of 5	82	(978) 365-4537

Straight-line miles from the center of Leominster. 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 Leominster

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $4,405 monthly median income of Leominster households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts'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 Leominster: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Leominster?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $4,405 monthly median income of Leominster households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts'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 Leominster, MA