Parkinson's Care in Norway, ME: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Norway, ME: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Oxford County)

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.4% in Oxford County)

677

residents 65 or older (21% of Norway)

3

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

142 Norway residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 18% in Oxford County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

89 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (15%).

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

Norway compared with Oxford County and Maine

Census figure	Norway	Oxford County	Maine
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	15%	7.4%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.8%	5.5%	4.8%
Residents 65 or older	21%	24%	22%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	13%	6.9%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,176	$41,949	—

Older residents in towns around Norway

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Auburn, ME	19 mi	4,878	23%
Rumford, ME	22 mi	1,263	22%
Lewiston, ME	22 mi	7,031	24%
Lisbon, ME	27 mi	448	25%
North Windham, ME	29 mi	996	23%
Lisbon Falls, ME	29 mi	734	10%

Home health agencies serving Norway

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Andwell Health Partners	Lewiston, ME	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(207) 777-7740
Mainehealth Home Health And Hospice	Saco, ME	49 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(207) 284-4566
Interim Healthcare	Manchester, NH	96 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 668-6956

Nursing homes near Norway

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Norway Center For Health & Rehabilitation, LLC	Norway, ME	2.3 mi	5 of 5	42	(207) 743-7075
Maine Veterans Home - So Paris	South Paris, ME	2.3 mi	5 of 5	62	(207) 743-6300
Market Square Health Care Center, LLC	South Paris, ME	2.5 mi	1 of 5	76	(207) 743-7086

Straight-line miles from the center of Norway. 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 Norway

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $5,098 monthly median income of Norway households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 Norway: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Norway?

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $5,098 monthly median income of Norway households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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.

More near Norway

More senior care near Norway

Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities

Other care in Norway

More for Norway families

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 Norway, ME