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

Local figures

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

34%

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

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.9% in Kennebec County)

392

residents 65 or older (14% of Oakland)

3

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

134 Oakland residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 18% in Kennebec County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

98 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (25%).

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

Oakland compared with Kennebec County and Maine

Census figure	Oakland	Kennebec County	Maine
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	25%	8.9%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.3%	4.4%	4.8%
Residents 65 or older	14%	21%	22%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.5%	7.5%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,625	$51,898	—

Older residents in towns around Oakland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Waterville, ME	2.3 mi	3,131	23%
Winslow, ME	4.8 mi	1,114	13%
Augusta, ME	15 mi	4,103	20%
Skowhegan, ME	16 mi	1,748	21%
Madison, ME	19 mi	612	32%
Hallowell, ME	19 mi	860	12%

Home health agencies serving Oakland

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Portland, ME	68 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(207) 772-7520
Northern Light Home Care & Hospice	So Portland, ME	70 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 757-3326
Mainegeneral Community Care	Waterville, ME	4.4 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(207) 861-6200

Nursing homes near Oakland

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lakewood A Continuing Care Center	Waterville, ME	2.2 mi	2 of 5	105	(207) 873-5125
Oak Grove Center	Waterville, ME	3.0 mi	1 of 5	90	(207) 873-0721
Waterville Center For Health And Rehab	Waterville, ME	4.3 mi	1 of 5	111	(207) 873-0705

Straight-line miles from the center of Oakland. 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 Oakland

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 43% of the $3,719 monthly median income of Oakland 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 Oakland: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Oakland?

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 43% of the $3,719 monthly median income of Oakland 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.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Oakland, ME