Parkinson's Care in Lewes, DE: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Lewes, DE: the local picture

6.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Sussex County)

1.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.5% in Sussex County)

2,078

residents 65 or older (59% of Lewes)

12

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

134 Lewes residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (6.9%; 15% in Sussex County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

38 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (1.9%).

Medicare lists 12 home health agencies serving Lewes ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Lewes compared with Sussex County and Delaware

Census figure	Lewes	Sussex County	Delaware
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	6.9%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	1.9%	5.5%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.4%	3.7%	5.9%
Residents 65 or older	59%	30%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	22%	25%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	3.3%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$89,617	$73,326	—

Older residents in towns around Lewes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Milton, DE	9.0 mi	1,446	6.2%
Georgetown, DE	15 mi	1,429	21%
Millsboro, DE	16 mi	1,850	10%
Cape May, NJ	17 mi	921	14%
North Cape May, NJ	17 mi	1,192	22%
Ocean View, DE	18 mi	1,515	18%

Home health agencies serving Lewes

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Georgetown, DE	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(302) 855-0310
Aveanna Home Healthcare	Milford, DE	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(302) 514-9597
Bayada Home Health Care At Bayhealth	Dover, DE	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(302) 744-7300
Homecall	Bear, DE	64 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(302) 966-9604
Beebe Hospital Home Health	Millsboro, DE	9.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(302) 934-5830
Christianacare Homehealth	Camden, DE	33 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(302) 698-4300

Nursing homes near Lewes

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Excelcare At Lewes LLC	Lewes, DE	0.7 mi	2 of 5	179	(302) 645-4664
The Moorings At Lewes	Lewes, DE	1.7 mi	5 of 5	40	(302) 645-6400
Cadia Rehabilitation Renaissance	Millsboro, DE	11 mi	3 of 5	130	(302) 947-4200

Straight-line miles from the center of Lewes. 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 Lewes

At the Delaware median aide wage of $16.50 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,430 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $7,468 monthly median income of Lewes households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Delaware'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 Lewes: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Lewes?

At the Delaware median aide wage of $16.50 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,430 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $7,468 monthly median income of Lewes households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Delaware'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.

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