In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Old Forge, PA
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Parkinson’s Care in Old Forge, PA: the local picture
504 Old Forge residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 21% in Lackawanna County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
177 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.4%).
Medicare lists 24 home health agencies serving Old Forge ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Old Forge compared with Lackawanna County and Pennsylvania
| Census figure | Old Forge | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 24% | 21% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 8.4% | 7.7% | 7.3% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 9.0% | 8.1% | 6.6% |
| Residents 65 or older | 24% | 21% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 50% | 35% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.7% | 9.4% | 10% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $40,373 | $47,340 | — |
Older residents in towns around Old Forge
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moosic, PA | 2.1 mi | 1,317 | 32% |
| Taylor, PA | 2.2 mi | 1,134 | 28% |
| Avoca, PA | 2.2 mi | 549 | 19% |
| Duryea, PA | 2.3 mi | 980 | 17% |
| Dupont, PA | 3.2 mi | 486 | 25% |
| Pittston, PA | 3.7 mi | 1,369 | 23% |
Home health agencies serving Old Forge
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Home Healthcare And Hospice | Blakely, PA | 9.9 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (570) 342-3314 |
| Revolutionary Home Health Inc | Eynon, PA | 14 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (570) 383-7502 |
| Aveanna Home Health | West Pittston, PA | 4.9 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (570) 655-3581 |
| Superior Health Services Inc | Dupont, PA | 2.4 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (570) 883-9581 |
| Allcare Home Health Inc | Moosic, PA | 3.3 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (570) 589-2112 |
| Allied Services Home Health | Clarks Summit, PA | 8.3 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (570) 348-2200 |
Nursing homes near Old Forge
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Taylor, PA | 1.0 mi | 1 of 5 | 142 | (570) 562-2102 |
| Scranton Health Care Center | Scranton, PA | 2.4 mi | 4 of 5 | 44 | (570) 341-6676 |
| Linwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Scranton, PA | 4.1 mi | 1 of 5 | 102 | (570) 346-7381 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Old Forge. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in Old Forge
At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,364 monthly median income of Old Forge households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 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.
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.
Parkinson’s Care in Old Forge: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Old Forge?
At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,364 monthly median income of Old Forge households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 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.
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