Parkinson's Care in Palmer Town, MA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Palmer Town, MA: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Hampden County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.0% in Hampden County)

2,587

residents 65 or older (21% of Palmer Town)

19

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

495 Palmer Town residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 23% in Hampden County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

273 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 19 home health agencies serving Palmer Town ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Palmer Town compared with Hampden County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Palmer Town	Hampden County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	23%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	8.0%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.6%	9.3%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	21%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	33%	29%
Households with no vehicle	6.3%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,681	$48,894	—

Older residents in towns around Palmer Town

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Ware, MA	5.2 mi	1,106	20%
Wilbraham, MA	7.8 mi	1,345	24%
North Brookfield, MA	13 mi	370	52%
Springfield, MA	13 mi	20,464	30%
Chicopee, MA	14 mi	10,770	25%
Stafford Springs, CT	15 mi	1,126	23%

Home health agencies serving Palmer Town

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Braintree, MA	67 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 969-7517
Amedisys Home Health Care	Agawam, MA	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(413) 789-0027
Comfort Plus Caregivers LLC	East Longmeadow, MA	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, home health aides	(413) 224-2651
Caretenders	Holyoke, MA	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(413) 592-1762
Holyoke Visiting Nurse Assoc	Holyoke, MA	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(413) 887-5543
Care Central Vna & Hospice Inc	Gardner, MA	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 632-1230

Nursing homes near Palmer Town

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Palmer Healthcare Center	Palmer, MA	2.0 mi	3 of 5	61	(413) 289-9887
Hampden Post Acute	Wilbraham, MA	6.6 mi	3 of 5	135	(413) 596-2411
Life Care Center Of Wilbraham	Wilbraham, MA	7.8 mi	3 of 5	123	(413) 596-3111

Straight-line miles from the center of Palmer Town. 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 Palmer Town

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 42% of the $4,057 monthly median income of Palmer Town 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 Palmer Town: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Palmer Town?

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 42% of the $4,057 monthly median income of Palmer Town 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 Palmer Town, MA