Parkinson's Care in North Canton, OH: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in North Canton, OH: the local picture

19%

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

4.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.9% in Stark County)

4,606

residents 65 or older (26% of North Canton)

40

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

824 North Canton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 18% in Stark County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

173 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.0%).

Medicare lists 40 home health agencies serving North Canton ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

North Canton compared with Stark County and Ohio

Census figure	North Canton	Stark County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.0%	5.9%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	4.2%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	26%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	30%	32%
Households with no vehicle	6.6%	6.7%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,288	$54,099	—

Older residents in towns around North Canton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Greentown, OH	3.6 mi	494	0.0%
Canton, OH	4.9 mi	10,940	22%
Reedurban, OH	5.6 mi	960	20%
Uniontown, OH	5.9 mi	1,508	9.3%
Perry Heights, OH	6.4 mi	1,510	26%
Green, OH	6.8 mi	5,720	19%

Home health agencies serving North Canton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Northeast Professional Home Care	Canton, OH	3.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 966-2311
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Solon, OH	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 232-1800
Residence Home Care LLC	North Olmsted, OH	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(440) 262-5952
Elara Caring	Mentor, OH	56 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 864-5714
Enhabit Home Health	Uniontown, OH	6.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(330) 409-7877
Guardian Angel Home Care And Hospice Of Akron	Akron, OH	10 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 493-4707

Nursing homes near North Canton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Windsor Medical Center Inc	North Canton, OH	1.0 mi	4 of 5	20	(330) 499-8300
Saint Luke Lutheran Home	North Canton, OH	1.2 mi	1 of 5	166	(330) 499-8341
Gardens Of Belden Village	Canton, OH	2.1 mi	1 of 5	99	(330) 492-7835

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

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 29% of the $4,941 monthly median income of North Canton 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 North Canton: common questions

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

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 29% of the $4,941 monthly median income of North Canton 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 North Canton, OH