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

Local figures

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

25%

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

16%

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

14,960

residents 65 or older (13% of Lowell)

67

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

3,590 Lowell residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 16% in Middlesex County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

2,258 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (16%).

Medicare lists 67 home health agencies serving Lowell ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Lowell compared with Middlesex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Lowell	Middlesex County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	16%	6.7%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	6.5%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	14%	10%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,314	$78,342	—

Older residents in towns around Lowell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Pinehurst, MA	8.5 mi	1,445	14%
Lawrence, MA	9.1 mi	9,318	34%
Andover, MA	9.2 mi	1,732	17%
Wilmington, MA	9.5 mi	3,647	13%
Methuen, MA	10 mi	9,206	21%
Hudson, NH	10 mi	1,492	20%

Home health agencies serving Lowell

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Wakefield, MA	16 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	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(978) 904-1454
Pivot Point Homecare Services LLC	Westborough, MA	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 873-1358
Alternative Home Health Care, LLC	Methuen, MA	9.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 657-7444
All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc	Lynn, MA	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 598-2454
All At Home Health Care LLC	Brookline, MA	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 782-9900

Nursing homes near Lowell

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Regalcare At Lowell	Lowell, MA	0.6 mi	1 of 5	90	(978) 454-8086
Care One At Lowell	Lowell, MA	1.4 mi	3 of 5	160	(978) 454-5644
Fairhaven Healthcare Center	Lowell, MA	1.4 mi	2 of 5	169	(603) 540-7286

Straight-line miles from the center of Lowell. 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 Lowell

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 44% of the $3,860 monthly median income of Lowell 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 Lowell: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Lowell?

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 44% of the $3,860 monthly median income of Lowell 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 Lowell, MA