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

Local figures

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

6.0%

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

5.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.5% in Essex County)

1,203

residents 65 or older (36% of Nahant)

8

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

70 Nahant residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (6.0%; 18% in Essex County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

60 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.2%).

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

Nahant compared with Essex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Nahant	Essex County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	6.0%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.2%	8.5%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.6%	7.2%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	36%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.1%	9.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,181	$66,414	—

Older residents in towns around Nahant

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Revere, MA	2.9 mi	9,416	29%
Winthrop Town, MA	3.5 mi	3,631	22%
Swampscott, MA	4.0 mi	3,110	18%
Lynn, MA	4.2 mi	13,917	23%
Chelsea, MA	5.2 mi	4,188	41%
Saugus, MA	5.4 mi	6,337	18%

Home health agencies serving Nahant

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc	Lynn, MA	3.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 598-2454
Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc	Newton, MA	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 290-4000
Caretenders	Needham Heights, MA	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 332-5015
Enhabit Home Health	Wilmington, MA	16 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(205) 521-8011
Intrakey Nursing Service	Chelmsford, MA	25 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 937-9850
Ideal Health Care System Inc	Peabody, MA	8.0 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 477-9688

Nursing homes near Nahant

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Jesmond Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Nahant, MA	0.8 mi	3 of 5	57	(781) 581-0420
Saugus Center	Saugus, MA	3.9 mi	1 of 5	80	(781) 233-6830
Abbott Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Lynn, MA	3.9 mi	4 of 5	55	(781) 595-5500

Straight-line miles from the center of Nahant. 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 Nahant

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 29% of the $5,932 monthly median income of Nahant 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 Nahant: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Nahant?

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 29% of the $5,932 monthly median income of Nahant 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.

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