Parkinson's Care in New Lexington, OH: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in New Lexington, OH: the local picture

27%

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

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.6% in Perry County)

863

residents 65 or older (19% of New Lexington)

18

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

216 New Lexington residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 18% in Perry County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

98 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

Medicare lists 18 home health agencies serving New Lexington ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

New Lexington compared with Perry County and Ohio

Census figure	New Lexington	Perry County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	7.6%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	2.7%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	25%	32%
Households with no vehicle	17%	7.2%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,272	$45,188	—

Older residents in towns around New Lexington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Logan, OH	16 mi	1,183	33%
Nelsonville, OH	18 mi	466	24%
Zanesville, OH	19 mi	4,491	30%
Buckeye Lake, OH	21 mi	468	13%
Lancaster, OH	21 mi	7,728	30%
North Zanesville, OH	22 mi	751	13%

Home health agencies serving New Lexington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
American Nursing Care, Inc	Zanesville, OH	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 452-0569
Genesis Home Care	Zanesville, OH	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 452-5458
Home Health Connection, Inc	Lancaster, OH	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 839-4545
Interim Healthcare Of Cambridge	Zanesville, OH	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 453-5130
Caretenders Vna	Lancaster, OH	21 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 687-4410
Premier Home Health LLC	Newark, OH	27 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 403-6806

Nursing homes near New Lexington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Majestic Care Of New Lexington	New Lexington, OH	1.1 mi	3 of 5	82	(740) 342-5161
Altercare Somerset Inc.	Somerset, OH	7.4 mi	3 of 5	79	(740) 743-2924
Country Lane Gardens Rehab & Nursing Ctr	Pleasantville, OH	14 mi	2 of 5	99	(740) 536-7381

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

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,023 monthly median income of New Lexington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 New Lexington: common questions

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

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,023 monthly median income of New Lexington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 New Lexington, OH