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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Littleton Common, MA: the local picture

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Middlesex County)

5.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.7% in Middlesex County)

568

residents 65 or older (17% of Littleton Common)

36

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

79 Littleton Common residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 16% in Middlesex County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

33 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.8%).

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

Littleton Common compared with Middlesex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Littleton Common	Middlesex County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.8%	6.7%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.1%	6.5%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	1.0%	10%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,708	$78,342	—

Older residents in towns around Littleton Common

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Ayer, MA	6.0 mi	473	21%
West Concord, MA	6.7 mi	1,469	6.3%
Maynard, MA	7.5 mi	1,950	16%
Lowell, MA	11 mi	14,960	25%
Hudson, MA	11 mi	3,369	21%
Pinehurst, MA	12 mi	1,445	14%

Home health agencies serving Littleton Common

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Central Home Health Care, Inc	Needham, MA	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(617) 559-0200
Pivot Point Homecare Services LLC	Westborough, MA	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 873-1358
Amedisys Home Health Care	Wakefield, MA	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 685-2818
Elara Caring	Newburyport, MA	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(978) 904-1454
Emerson Hospital Home Care Program	Concord, MA	7.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(978) 287-8300
Alternative Home Health Care, LLC	Methuen, MA	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 657-7444

Nursing homes near Littleton Common

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Nashoba Valley	Littleton, MA	1.3 mi	4 of 5	120	(978) 486-3512
Westford Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Westford, MA	2.5 mi	4 of 5	123	(978) 392-1144
Life Care Center Of Acton	Acton, MA	4.1 mi	4 of 5	155	(978) 263-9101

Straight-line miles from the center of Littleton Common. 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 Littleton Common

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 33% of the $5,226 monthly median income of Littleton Common 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 Littleton Common: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Littleton Common?

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 33% of the $5,226 monthly median income of Littleton Common 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 Littleton Common, MA