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

Local figures

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

6.3%

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

7.5%

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

1,004

residents 65 or older (15% of North Scituate)

3

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

63 North Scituate residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (6.3%; 15% in Plymouth County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

75 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.5%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving North Scituate ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

North Scituate compared with Plymouth County and Massachusetts

Census figure	North Scituate	Plymouth County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	6.3%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.5%	6.3%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.1%	5.6%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	15%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	25%	29%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	6.0%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,972	$73,775	—

Older residents in towns around North Scituate

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Scituate, MA	2.8 mi	1,581	15%
Hingham, MA	6.5 mi	852	12%
North Pembroke, MA	8.0 mi	1,092	18%
Marshfield, MA	8.6 mi	972	9.2%
Weymouth Town, MA	9.1 mi	11,592	16%
Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, MA	9.5 mi	1,128	12%

Home health agencies serving North Scituate

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Croi Health	Norwell, MA	4.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 659-2342
South Shore Visiting Nurse Association	Rockland, MA	9.5 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 624-7822
Star Care Works LLC	Whitman, MA	13 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(781) 523-9878

Nursing homes near North Scituate

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of The South Shore	Scituate, MA	1.4 mi	5 of 5	117	(781) 544-7210
Cardigan Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Scituate, MA	2.4 mi	5 of 5	65	(781) 545-9477
Royal Norwell Nursing & Rehabilitation Center LLC	Norwell, MA	6.1 mi	3 of 5	86	(781) 659-4901

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

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 34% of the $5,081 monthly median income of North Scituate 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 Scituate: common questions

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

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 34% of the $5,081 monthly median income of North Scituate 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 Scituate, MA