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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Pen Argyl, PA: the local picture

29%

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

2.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.0% in Northampton County)

553

residents 65 or older (16% of Pen Argyl)

14

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

153 Pen Argyl residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 18% in Northampton County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

15 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.9%).

Medicare lists 14 home health agencies serving Pen Argyl ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Pen Argyl compared with Northampton County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Pen Argyl	Northampton County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.9%	7.0%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	6.5%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.6%	6.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,864	$62,530	—

Older residents in towns around Pen Argyl

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Wind Gap, PA	2.3 mi	712	20%
Bangor, PA	2.4 mi	840	23%
Eastlawn Gardens, PA	8.4 mi	754	12%
Stroudsburg, PA	8.6 mi	1,628	33%
Nazareth, PA	9.4 mi	1,551	28%
Arlington Heights, PA	9.4 mi	1,155	37%

Home health agencies serving Pen Argyl

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
1ST Care Home Health Services Of Pennsylvania	Allentown, PA	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(610) 266-3999
Revolutionary Home Health Inc	Quakertown, PA	30 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 383-7502
Centerwell Home Health	Stroudsburg, PA	8.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 424-7790
Easton Home Health Services	Bethlehem, PA	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(610) 438-1656
St Luke's Home Health	Bethlehem, PA	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(484) 526-1100
Accentcare Health Of Pennsylvania	Bristol, PA	56 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(215) 826-0900

Nursing homes near Pen Argyl

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Slate Belt Health & Rehabilitation Center	Bangor, PA	3.5 mi	2 of 5	119	(610) 588-6161
Stroudsburg Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitationllc	Stroudsburg, PA	5.9 mi	2 of 5	174	(570) 992-4172
Whitestone Care Center	Stroudsburg, PA	8.3 mi	4 of 5	90	(570) 476-1600

Straight-line miles from the center of Pen Argyl. 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 Pen Argyl

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 25% of the $4,905 monthly median income of Pen Argyl 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 Pen Argyl: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Pen Argyl?

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 25% of the $4,905 monthly median income of Pen Argyl 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 Pen Argyl, PA