Parkinson's Care in New Castle, IN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in New Castle, IN: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Henry County)

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.7% in Henry County)

2,942

residents 65 or older (17% of New Castle)

17

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

658 New Castle residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 24% in Henry County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

366 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

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

New Castle compared with Henry County and Indiana

Census figure	New Castle	Henry County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	24%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	9.7%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.5%	7.1%	6.3%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	10%	5.7%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,375	$49,888	—

Older residents in towns around New Castle

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Muncie, IN	19 mi	9,265	24%
Yorktown, IN	20 mi	2,186	14%
Anderson, IN	21 mi	10,705	34%
Centerville, IN	21 mi	443	27%
Rushville, IN	21 mi	1,148	25%
Pendleton, IN	22 mi	1,016	12%

Home health agencies serving New Castle

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Fort Wayne, IN	82 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(260) 209-6768
Centerwell Home Health	Muncie, IN	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 282-0351
Ascension At Home	Pendleton, IN	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 203-2616
Purposecare Of Indiana	Indianapolis, IN	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 581-1100
Reid-Anc Home Care Services LLC	Richmond, IN	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(765) 983-3154
The Care Team Home Health	Carmel, IN	40 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 214-9999

Nursing homes near New Castle

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hickory Creek At New Castle	New Castle, IN	1.4 mi	1 of 5	36	(765) 529-4695
Willows Of New Castle	New Castle, IN	1.5 mi	2 of 5	95	(765) 529-9694
Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center	New Castle, IN	1.5 mi	2 of 5	117	(765) 529-0230

Straight-line miles from the center of New Castle. 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 New Castle

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 51% of the $2,865 monthly median income of New Castle households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 New Castle: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in New Castle?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 51% of the $2,865 monthly median income of New Castle households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 New Castle, IN