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

Local figures

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

17%

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

4.3%

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

6,106

residents 65 or older (21% of Melrose)

29

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

1,035 Melrose residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 16% in Middlesex County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

256 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.3%).

Medicare lists 29 home health agencies serving Melrose ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Melrose compared with Middlesex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Melrose	Middlesex County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.3%	6.7%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.9%	6.5%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	21%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	10%	10%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,929	$78,342	—

Older residents in towns around Melrose

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Malden, MA	1.8 mi	8,581	25%
Stoneham, MA	2.3 mi	4,755	19%
Saugus, MA	2.5 mi	6,337	18%
Wakefield, MA	3.4 mi	5,268	20%
Medford, MA	3.4 mi	9,028	17%
Everett, MA	3.4 mi	5,660	20%

Home health agencies serving Melrose

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Wakefield, MA	3.2 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	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(978) 904-1454
All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc	Lynn, MA	5.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 598-2454
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
Visiting Nurse And Community Care	Arlington, MA	5.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 396-2633
Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc	Newton, MA	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 290-4000

Nursing homes near Melrose

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Elmhurst Healthcare (The)	Melrose, MA	0.3 mi	5 of 5	45	(781) 662-7500
Melrose Healthcare	Melrose, MA	0.8 mi	1 of 5	106	(781) 665-7050
Greenwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Wakefield, MA	1.6 mi	5 of 5	36	(781) 246-0211

Straight-line miles from the center of Melrose. 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 Melrose

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 34% of the $4,994 monthly median income of Melrose 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 Melrose: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Melrose?

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 34% of the $4,994 monthly median income of Melrose 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 Melrose, MA