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

Local figures

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

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Plymouth County)

1.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.3% in Plymouth County)

573

residents 65 or older (16% of North Lakeville)

22

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

106 North Lakeville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 15% in Plymouth County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

9 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (1.6%).

Medicare lists 22 home health agencies serving North Lakeville ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

North Lakeville compared with Plymouth County and Massachusetts

Census figure	North Lakeville	Plymouth County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	1.6%	6.3%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.8%	5.6%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	25%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	6.0%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,482	$73,775	—

Older residents in towns around North Lakeville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Middleborough Center, MA	2.5 mi	1,328	11%
Raynham Center, MA	7.3 mi	700	26%
Bridgewater Town, MA	8.0 mi	4,936	14%
Taunton, MA	8.6 mi	9,058	23%
Acushnet Center, MA	12 mi	816	16%
Fall River, MA	12 mi	15,169	26%

Home health agencies serving North Lakeville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Fall River, MA	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 672-0675
Amedisys Home Health Care	Wakefield, MA	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 685-2818
Pivot Point Homecare Services LLC	Westborough, MA	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 873-1358
Guardian Home Health Care, LLC	W Bridgewater, MA	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(508) 588-5811
Community Nurse, Inc	Fairhaven, MA	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 992-6278
Brockton Vna	Brockton, MA	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(508) 587-2121

Nursing homes near North Lakeville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oakhill Healthcare	Middleboro, MA	3.2 mi	2 of 5	123	(508) 947-4774
Hannah B G Shaw Home	Middleboro, MA	3.5 mi	4 of 5	107	(508) 947-1184
Nemasket Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Middleborough, MA	3.5 mi	3 of 5	102	(508) 947-8632

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

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 38% of the $4,457 monthly median income of North Lakeville 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 Lakeville: common questions

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

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 38% of the $4,457 monthly median income of North Lakeville 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 Lakeville, MA