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

Local figures

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

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Norfolk County)

6.1%

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

5,733

residents 65 or older (18% of Needham)

26

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

1,164 Needham residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 17% in Norfolk County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

336 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.1%).

Medicare lists 26 home health agencies serving Needham ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Needham compared with Norfolk County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Needham	Norfolk County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.1%	6.9%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	6.5%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	9.2%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$119,930	$78,127	—

Older residents in towns around Needham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Wellesley, MA	2.7 mi	4,691	13%
Newton, MA	3.9 mi	17,046	14%
Dedham, MA	4.0 mi	5,528	20%
Brookline, MA	5.9 mi	9,986	15%
Cochituate, MA	6.5 mi	1,267	12%
Watertown, MA	6.9 mi	6,506	23%

Home health agencies serving Needham

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Central Home Health Care, Inc	Needham, MA	1.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(617) 559-0200
Elara Caring	Braintree, MA	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 969-7517
Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Marlborough, MA	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 383-7000
Preferred Transitions Home Health Care Inc	Milford, MA	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 352-6640
Amedisys Home Health Care	Wakefield, MA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 685-2818
Pivot Point Homecare Services LLC	Westborough, MA	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 873-1358

Nursing homes near Needham

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Needham, MA	0.5 mi	4 of 5	120	(781) 449-4040
Skilled Nursing Facility At North Hill (The)	Needham, MA	0.8 mi	2 of 5	72	(781) 444-9910
Elizabeth Seton	Wellesley, MA	2.2 mi	5 of 5	84	(781) 997-1130

Straight-line miles from the center of Needham. 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 Needham

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 17% of the $9,994 monthly median income of Needham 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 Needham: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Needham?

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 17% of the $9,994 monthly median income of Needham 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 Needham, MA