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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Pinehurst, MA: the local picture

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Middlesex County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.7% in Middlesex County)

1,445

residents 65 or older (21% of Pinehurst)

0

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

197 Pinehurst residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 16% in Middlesex County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Pinehurst compared with Middlesex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Pinehurst	Middlesex County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	6.7%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	6.5%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	21%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	10%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,052	$78,342	—

Older residents in towns around Pinehurst

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Burlington, MA	2.6 mi	5,764	15%
Wilmington, MA	4.1 mi	3,647	13%
Woburn, MA	5.1 mi	6,588	18%
Lexington, MA	6.1 mi	7,430	8.6%
Reading, MA	6.5 mi	5,289	13%
Winchester, MA	7.2 mi	4,207	17%

Nursing homes near Pinehurst

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Carleton-Willard Village Retirement & Nursing Ctr	Bedford, MA	2.6 mi	5 of 5	179	(781) 275-8700
Care One At Wilmington	Wilmington, MA	4.3 mi	5 of 5	132	(978) 988-0888
Willow Brook Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Wilmington, MA	4.8 mi	2 of 5	142	(978) 909-4586

Straight-line miles from the center of Pinehurst. 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 Pinehurst

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 26% of the $6,588 monthly median income of Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Pinehurst?

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 26% of the $6,588 monthly median income of Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst, MA