Middletown, Pennsylvania

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Middletown, PA

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Local figures

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

28%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Dauphin County)
7.7%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.6% in Dauphin County)
1,494
residents 65 or older (16% of Middletown)
20
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Middletown ZIP codes in their service area

364 Middletown residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 21% in Dauphin County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

101 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.7%).

Medicare lists 20 home health agencies serving Middletown ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Middletown compared with Dauphin County and Pennsylvania

Census figureMiddletownDauphin CountyPennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking28%21%20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering7.7%6.6%7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing3.7%6.7%6.6%
Residents 65 or older16%18%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone41%29%30%
Households with no vehicle7.7%9.4%10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$38,810$59,435—

Older residents in towns around Middletown

TownDistanceResidents 65+Walking difficulty (65+)
Highspire, PA3.0 mi37510%
Hummelstown, PA4.5 mi69238%
Valley Green, PA4.6 mi41414%
Rutherford, PA5.2 mi79923%
Steelton, PA5.4 mi74817%
Lawnton, PA5.8 mi1,16625%

Home health agencies serving Middletown

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Wellspan Vna Home CareYork, PA16 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(717) 812-4433
Centerwell Home HealthLancaster, PA24 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(717) 291-5943
Homeland HomehealthHarrisburg, PA11 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(717) 412-0166
Amedisys Home HealthLancaster, PA26 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(717) 291-8396
Geisinger Home HealthDanville, PA54 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(570) 284-3390
Accentcare Home Health Of Central PennsylvaniaElizabethtown, PA7.4 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(717) 367-2571

Nursing homes near Middletown

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Oak Hill Center For Rehabilitation And NursingMiddletown, PA0.5 mi2 of 5136(717) 944-0451
Courtyard Gardens Nursing And Rehab CtrMiddletown, PA1.1 mi3 of 5102(717) 944-3351
Spring Creek Rehabilitation And Nursing CenterHarrisburg, PA7.1 mi2 of 5404(717) 565-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Middletown. 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 Middletown

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 38% of the $3,234 monthly median income of Middletown 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 Middletown: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Middletown?

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 38% of the $3,234 monthly median income of Middletown 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.

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