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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in North Adams, MA: the local picture

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Berkshire County)

9.1%

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

2,727

residents 65 or older (22% of North Adams)

8

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

721 North Adams residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 16% in Berkshire County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

242 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.1%).

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

North Adams compared with Berkshire County and Massachusetts

Census figure	North Adams	Berkshire County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.1%	6.4%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	4.8%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	22%	25%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	33%	29%
Households with no vehicle	17%	9.6%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,606	$59,265	—

Older residents in towns around North Adams

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Adams, MA	3.2 mi	1,377	17%
Williamstown, MA	4.8 mi	764	10%
Bennington, VT	14 mi	2,486	26%
Pittsfield, MA	17 mi	8,425	19%
Hoosick Falls, NY	20 mi	911	35%
West Sand Lake, NY	24 mi	637	28%

Home health agencies serving North Adams

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Pittsfield, MA	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 672-0675
Amedisys Home Health Care	Agawam, MA	49 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(413) 789-0027
Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association	Pittsfield, MA	17 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(413) 447-3048
Loyal Home Care Services	Worcester, MA	73 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(617) 964-2489
Visiting Rehab And Nursing Services	Mansfield, MA	107 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 281-2235
T & N Reliable Nursing Care, LLC Ma	Worcester, MA	71 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(774) 823-3523

Nursing homes near North Adams

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
North Adams Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Cente	North Adams, MA	2.3 mi	5 of 5	119	(413) 664-4041
Williamstown Commons Nursing & Rehab	Williamstown, MA	3.9 mi	3 of 5	180	(978) 340-3648
Crescent Manor Care Ctrs	Bennington, VT	14 mi	2 of 5	90	(802) 447-1501

Straight-line miles from the center of North Adams. 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 North Adams

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 48% of the $3,551 monthly median income of North Adams 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 North Adams: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in North Adams?

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 48% of the $3,551 monthly median income of North Adams 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 North Adams, MA