Parkinson's Care in Meadville, PA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Meadville, PA: the local picture

29%

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

9.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.0% in Crawford County)

2,300

residents 65 or older (18% of Meadville)

15

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

623 Meadville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 20% in Crawford County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

202 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.6%).

Medicare lists 15 home health agencies serving Meadville ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Meadville compared with Crawford County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Meadville	Crawford County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.6%	7.0%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.2%	6.1%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	18%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	25%	11%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,929	$45,295	—

Older residents in towns around Meadville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Edinboro, PA	16 mi	544	46%
Pymatuning Central, PA	18 mi	765	20%
Greenville, PA	21 mi	1,130	12%
Sugarcreek, PA	22 mi	1,435	17%
Union City, PA	23 mi	668	24%
Franklin, PA	25 mi	1,405	28%

Home health agencies serving Meadville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Vna Alliance	Meadville, PA	1.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 333-7000
Visiting Nurses Association Of Venango County	Franklin, PA	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 437-0348
Interim Healthcare Of Erie	Erie, PA	32 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 836-8836
Concordia Visiting Nurses	Cabot, PA	62 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 352-6200
Interim Healthcare Of Pittsburgh, Inc.	Pittsburgh, PA	78 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 436-2200
Visiting Nurse Association Of Erie County	Erie, PA	29 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 454-2831

Nursing homes near Meadville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wesbury United Methodist Commu	Meadville, PA	0.5 mi	4 of 5	210	(814) 332-9000
Meadville Medical Ctr Tcu	Meadville, PA	1.0 mi	5 of 5	32	(814) 333-5961
Embassy Of Park Avenue	Meadville, PA	1.7 mi	4 of 5	173	(814) 337-4228

Straight-line miles from the center of Meadville. 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 Meadville

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,077 monthly median income of Meadville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Meadville: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Meadville?

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,077 monthly median income of Meadville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Meadville, PA