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

Local figures

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

27%

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

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.4% in Lawrence County)

4,073

residents 65 or older (19% of New Castle)

22

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

1,018 New Castle residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 21% in Lawrence County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

422 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 22 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 Lawrence County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	New Castle	Lawrence County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	6.4%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	6.3%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	19%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	17%	8.0%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,354	$45,230	—

Older residents in towns around New Castle

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Ellwood City, PA	9.8 mi	1,678	15%
Struthers, OH	13 mi	1,991	13%
Campbell, OH	14 mi	1,408	20%
East Palestine, OH	15 mi	1,128	15%
Slippery Rock, PA	16 mi	275	13%
Hubbard, OH	16 mi	1,788	12%

Home health agencies serving New Castle

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Butler, PA	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(724) 284-4663
Medi Home Health Agency Inc	Pittsburgh, PA	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 242-8540
Amedisys Home Health Of Pa	Uniontown, PA	83 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 438-6660
Anova Home Healthcare Services Inc	Carnegie, PA	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 681-1044
Family Home Health LP	Monroeville, PA	50 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 856-4000
At Home Nursing And Therapy Services LLC	Zelienople, PA	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(724) 452-5700

Nursing homes near New Castle

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Quality Life Services - New Castle	New Castle, PA	0.5 mi	3 of 5	204	(412) 654-7791
Avalon Care Center	New Castle, PA	0.7 mi	2 of 5	84	(724) 658-4781
Haven Convalescent Home, Inc	New Castle, PA	0.9 mi	5 of 5	91	(724) 654-8833

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 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 45% of the $2,696 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. 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 New Castle: common questions

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

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 45% of the $2,696 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. 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 New Castle, PA