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

Local figures

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

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Union County)

7.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.9% in Union County)

674

residents 65 or older (19% of Mifflinburg)

8

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

156 Mifflinburg residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 21% in Union County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

49 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.3%).

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Mifflinburg ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Mifflinburg compared with Union County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Mifflinburg	Union County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.3%	6.9%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.9%	6.3%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	9.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,313	$51,535	—

Older residents in towns around Mifflinburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lewisburg, PA	8.8 mi	911	19%
Milton, PA	12 mi	1,072	24%
Selinsgrove, PA	13 mi	1,017	19%
Northumberland, PA	13 mi	804	19%
Sunbury, PA	14 mi	2,156	26%
South Williamsport, PA	22 mi	1,221	16%

Home health agencies serving Mifflinburg

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Geisinger Home Health	Danville, PA	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 284-3390
Residential Home Health Of NC Pa, LLC	Lewisburg, PA	8.0 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 923-5842
Upmc Home Healthcare	Williamsport, PA	22 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 320-7690
Vna Health System	Shamokin, PA	27 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 648-8989
Tnt Health Services, LLC	Sunbury, PA	15 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(570) 495-4514
Family Care Home Health, LLC	Bloomsburg, PA	32 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(570) 416-1471

Nursing homes near Mifflinburg

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rolling Hills Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Millmont, PA	7.4 mi	4 of 5	57	(570) 922-3351
Oak Glen Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Lewisburg, PA	7.7 mi	2 of 5	226	(570) 524-2271
Buffalo Valley Lutheran Villag	Lewisburg, PA	7.9 mi	3 of 5	102	(570) 524-2221

Straight-line miles from the center of Mifflinburg. 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 Mifflinburg

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 32% of the $3,776 monthly median income of Mifflinburg 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 Mifflinburg: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Mifflinburg?

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 32% of the $3,776 monthly median income of Mifflinburg 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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