Parkinson's Care in Palmyra, PA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Palmyra, PA: the local picture

17%

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

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.8% in Lebanon County)

1,333

residents 65 or older (17% of Palmyra)

20

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

223 Palmyra residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 18% in Lebanon County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 20 home health agencies serving Palmyra ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Palmyra compared with Lebanon County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Palmyra	Lebanon County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	6.8%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.6%	5.8%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	6.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,522	$54,302	—

Older residents in towns around Palmyra

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Campbelltown, PA	2.4 mi	861	30%
Hershey, PA	3.3 mi	3,017	28%
Annville, PA	4.8 mi	694	26%
Hummelstown, PA	6.9 mi	692	38%
Skyline View, PA	7.1 mi	1,854	5.9%
Pleasant Hill, PA	8.1 mi	281	12%

Home health agencies serving Palmyra

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Lancaster, PA	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 291-5943
Wellspan Vna Home Care	York, PA	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 812-4433
Homeland Homehealth	Harrisburg, PA	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 412-0166
Amedisys Home Health	Lancaster, PA	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 291-8396
Geisinger Home Health	Danville, PA	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 284-3390
Accentcare Home Health Of Central Pennsylvania	Elizabethtown, PA	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 367-2571

Nursing homes near Palmyra

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Palmyra	Palmyra, PA	0.3 mi	not rated	39	(717) 838-3011
Lebanon Valley Brethren Home	Palmyra, PA	1.1 mi	5 of 5	88	(717) 838-5406
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Campbelltown	Palmyra, PA	2.3 mi	1 of 5	53	(717) 838-2231

Straight-line miles from the center of Palmyra. 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 Palmyra

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 27% of the $4,544 monthly median income of Palmyra 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.

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 Palmyra: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Palmyra?

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 27% of the $4,544 monthly median income of Palmyra 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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Palmyra, PA