Parkinson's Care in Pataskala, OH: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Pataskala, OH: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Licking County)

9.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.6% in Licking County)

2,973

residents 65 or older (16% of Pataskala)

85

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

529 Pataskala residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 20% in Licking County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

269 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.5%).

Medicare lists 85 home health agencies serving Pataskala ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Pataskala compared with Licking County and Ohio

Census figure	Pataskala	Licking County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.5%	7.6%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.2%	7.5%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	27%	32%
Households with no vehicle	6.0%	5.2%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,500	$57,019	—

Older residents in towns around Pataskala

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Beechwood Trails, OH	3.4 mi	610	6.4%
Reynoldsburg, OH	5.4 mi	6,463	18%
New Albany, OH	5.7 mi	1,425	10%
Gahanna, OH	8.5 mi	5,943	12%
Johnstown, OH	9.1 mi	725	24%
Whitehall, OH	9.4 mi	2,418	34%

Home health agencies serving Pataskala

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Signature Care, Inc	Reynoldsburg, OH	6.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(614) 751-9901
Enliven Home Health	Gahanna, OH	8.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 755-2347
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Mount Vernon, OH	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 397-2225
Buckeye Home Health Care, LLC	Dayton, OH	81 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 291-3780
Angels Care Home Health	Gahanna, OH	8.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 847-9400
Scarlet Home Health Care	Westerville, OH	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 732-0149

Nursing homes near Pataskala

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pataskala Oaks Care Center	Pataskala, OH	2.6 mi	3 of 5	86	(740) 927-9888
Tuscany Gardens	Pataskala, OH	3.2 mi	2 of 5	123	(740) 964-0803
Smiths Mill Health Campus	New Albany, OH	5.9 mi	3 of 5	58	(614) 245-1060

Straight-line miles from the center of Pataskala. 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 Pataskala

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,208 monthly median income of Pataskala households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Pataskala: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Pataskala?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,208 monthly median income of Pataskala households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Pataskala, OH