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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Northwood, OH: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Wood County)

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.5% in Wood County)

853

residents 65 or older (16% of Northwood)

18

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

140 Northwood residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 17% in Wood County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

103 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

Medicare lists 18 home health agencies serving Northwood ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Northwood compared with Wood County and Ohio

Census figure	Northwood	Wood County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	6.5%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.9%	5.4%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	33%	32%
Households with no vehicle	1.4%	5.1%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,342	$57,982	—

Older residents in towns around Northwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Walbridge, OH	1.7 mi	748	20%
Oregon, OH	3.9 mi	4,487	20%
Rossford, OH	5.1 mi	1,000	16%
Toledo, OH	6.3 mi	41,848	24%
Ottawa Hills, OH	9.0 mi	884	12%
Perrysburg, OH	9.7 mi	3,954	23%

Home health agencies serving Northwood

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Med1CARE, LLC	Findlay, OH	40 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 422-0305
Elara Caring	Toledo, OH	7.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 536-6748
Ohioans Home Healthcare, Inc	Perrysburg, OH	7.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 843-4422
Phc Homecare	Maumee, OH	9.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 389-1020
Ohioans Home Healthcare	Monroe, MI	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 843-4422
Caretenders	Holland, OH	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(567) 703-5399

Nursing homes near Northwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Orchard Villa	Oregon, OH	1.4 mi	4 of 5	136	(419) 697-4100
Arbors At Oregon	Oregon, OH	1.8 mi	3 of 5	87	(419) 691-2483
Ayden Healthcare Of Oregon	Oregon, OH	2.4 mi	2 of 5	99	(419) 698-4521

Straight-line miles from the center of Northwood. 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 Northwood

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 23% of the $6,195 monthly median income of Northwood 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 Northwood: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Northwood?

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 23% of the $6,195 monthly median income of Northwood 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 Northwood, OH