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

Local figures

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

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Lebanon County)

1.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.8% in Lebanon County)

684

residents 65 or older (22% of Myerstown)

17

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

141 Myerstown residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 18% in Lebanon County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

7 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (1.2%).

Medicare lists 17 home health agencies serving Myerstown ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Myerstown compared with Lebanon County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Myerstown	Lebanon County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	1.2%	6.8%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.8%	5.8%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.7%	6.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,050	$54,302	—

Older residents in towns around Myerstown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Newmanstown, PA	5.1 mi	545	35%
Sand Hill, PA	6.2 mi	653	10%
Womelsdorf, PA	6.3 mi	309	15%
Lebanon, PA	6.5 mi	4,422	19%
Pleasant Hill, PA	7.7 mi	281	12%
Cornwall, PA	9.5 mi	1,792	18%

Home health agencies serving Myerstown

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Lancaster, PA	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 291-5943
Wellspan Vna Home Care	York, PA	36 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 812-4433
Patient Care	Wyomissing, PA	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(610) 373-0300
Amedisys Home Health	Lancaster, PA	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 291-8396
Accentcare Home Health Of Central Pennsylvania	Elizabethtown, PA	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 367-2571
Advantage Home Health And Hospice	Pottsville, PA	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(570) 668-6300

Nursing homes near Myerstown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Myerstown Nursing And Rehab LLC	Myerstown, PA	0.1 mi	2 of 5	152	(717) 866-6541
Stoneridge Poplar Run	Myerstown, PA	0.6 mi	4 of 5	60	(717) 866-3200
Cedar Haven Healthcare Center	Lebanon, PA	5.5 mi	1 of 5	324	(717) 274-0421

Straight-line miles from the center of Myerstown. 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 Myerstown

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 34% of the $3,588 monthly median income of Myerstown 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 Myerstown: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Myerstown?

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 34% of the $3,588 monthly median income of Myerstown 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 Myerstown, PA