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

Local figures

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

21%

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

8.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.1% in Allegheny County)

47,667

residents 65 or older (16% of Pittsburgh)

51

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

9,868 Pittsburgh residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 20% in Allegheny County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

3,803 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.3%).

Medicare lists 51 home health agencies serving Pittsburgh ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Pittsburgh compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Pittsburgh	Allegheny County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.3%	7.1%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.8%	6.3%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	34%	30%
Households with no vehicle	21%	12%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,341	$54,654	—

Older residents in towns around Pittsburgh

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mount Oliver, PA	2.0 mi	278	27%
Millvale, PA	2.9 mi	479	22%
Etna, PA	4.1 mi	672	20%
Homestead, PA	4.1 mi	719	36%
Baldwin, PA	4.4 mi	4,759	20%
Green Tree, PA	4.4 mi	1,191	25%

Home health agencies serving Pittsburgh

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Jewish Association Of Aging	Pittsburgh, PA	3.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 586-3249
Medi Home Health Agency Inc	Pittsburgh, PA	8.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 242-8540
Vainshtein Nursing Corporation	Wexford, PA	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 378-2022
Care Plus Home Health Services, Inc	Washington, PA	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(724) 225-2444
Community Care, Inc	New Stanton, PA	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 830-9918
Amedisys Home Health	Butler, PA	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(724) 284-4663

Nursing homes near Pittsburgh

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Upmc Magee-Womens Hospital Tcu	Pittsburgh, PA	0.8 mi	5 of 5	20	(412) 641-3318
Canterbury Place	Pittsburgh, PA	2.1 mi	1 of 5	115	(412) 622-9000
Spring Hill Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Pittsburgh, PA	2.1 mi	1 of 5	100	(412) 323-0420

Straight-line miles from the center of Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh

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 32% of the $3,778 monthly median income of Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Pittsburgh?

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 32% of the $3,778 monthly median income of Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh, PA