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

Local figures

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

9.0%

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

1.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.7% in Howard County)

2,791

residents 65 or older (11% of North Laurel)

17

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

250 North Laurel residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (9.0%; 16% in Howard 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 (1.8%).

Medicare lists 17 home health agencies serving North Laurel ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

North Laurel compared with Howard County and Maryland

Census figure	North Laurel	Howard County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	9.0%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	1.8%	5.7%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.6%	7.4%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	11%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	19%	27%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	3.6%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$88,125	$110,656	—

Older residents in towns around North Laurel

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Savage, MD	1.8 mi	647	8.8%
Scaggsville, MD	2.1 mi	1,886	16%
Laurel, MD	2.5 mi	3,415	20%
West Laurel, MD	2.6 mi	710	18%
Maryland City, MD	2.9 mi	1,510	16%
Fulton, MD	3.9 mi	441	9.6%

Home health agencies serving North Laurel

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, MD	5.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 997-5257
Homecentris Home Health Ii	Owings Mills, MD	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 321-8448
Americare In Home Nursing	Fort Washington, MD	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 296-9002
Adventist Home Health Services, Inc.	Silver Spring, MD	9.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 592-4400
Phr Of Baltimore, Inc.	Baltimore, MD	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 368-2825
Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice	Silver Spring, MD	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 754-4663

Nursing homes near North Laurel

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Cherry Lane	Laurel, MD	3.0 mi	5 of 5	155	(301) 498-8558
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Patuxent River	Laurel, MD	3.5 mi	3 of 5	153	(410) 792-4717
Lorien Health Systems - Columbia	Columbia, MD	5.1 mi	2 of 5	205	(410) 531-5300

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

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 22% of the $7,344 monthly median income of North Laurel 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 Laurel: common questions

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

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 22% of the $7,344 monthly median income of North Laurel 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 Laurel, MD