Parkinson's Care in North Kensington, MD: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in North Kensington, MD: the local picture

19%

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

2.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.2% in Montgomery County)

1,825

residents 65 or older (20% of North Kensington)

13

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

321 North Kensington residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 16% in Montgomery County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

49 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.8%).

Medicare lists 13 home health agencies serving North Kensington ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

North Kensington compared with Montgomery County and Maryland

Census figure	North Kensington	Montgomery County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.8%	6.2%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.7%	6.6%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	20%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	23%	27%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	8.5%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,184	$109,242	—

Older residents in towns around North Kensington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Wheaton, MD	1.0 mi	7,015	13%
South Kensington, MD	1.6 mi	1,612	13%
Forest Glen, MD	2.0 mi	1,287	14%
Glenmont, MD	2.5 mi	2,150	13%
North Bethesda, MD	2.6 mi	8,632	16%
Kemp Mill, MD	2.7 mi	2,110	13%

Home health agencies serving North Kensington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, MD	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 997-5257
Americare In Home Nursing	Fort Washington, MD	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 296-9002
Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice	Silver Spring, MD	3.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 754-4663
Adventist Home Health Services, Inc.	Silver Spring, MD	4.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 592-4400
Amedisys Home Health Care	Largo, MD	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 322-6023
Adoration Home Health Marlboro	Upper Marlboro, MD	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 899-6070

Nursing homes near North Kensington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Turtle Creek Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Kensington, MD	0.7 mi	2 of 5	140	(410) 602-1553
Complete Care At Wheaton	Wheaton, MD	1.3 mi	5 of 5	116	(301) 933-2500
Montcare At Wheaton	Wheaton, MD	1.3 mi	4 of 5	94	(301) 942-2500

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

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,932 monthly median income of North Kensington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland'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 Kensington: common questions

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

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,932 monthly median income of North Kensington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland'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 Kensington, MD