Parkinson's Care in Plymouth, IN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Plymouth, IN: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Marshall County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.0% in Marshall County)

1,807

residents 65 or older (17% of Plymouth)

15

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

408 Plymouth residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 19% in Marshall County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 15 home health agencies serving Plymouth ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Plymouth compared with Marshall County and Indiana

Census figure	Plymouth	Marshall County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	19%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	6.0%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.3%	5.4%	6.3%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	6.6%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,875	$51,579	—

Older residents in towns around Plymouth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bremen, IN	11 mi	742	15%
Knox, IN	16 mi	680	30%
Nappanee, IN	18 mi	964	22%
Rochester, IN	21 mi	1,450	24%
South Bend, IN	23 mi	15,433	23%
Mishawaka, IN	24 mi	8,485	20%

Home health agencies serving Plymouth

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Saint Joseph Vna Home Care	South Bend, IN	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(574) 335-8600
Elara Caring	Kokomo, IN	59 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 452-1411
Tone Home Health Services	Farmington Hills, MI	170 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 545-8306
Aunova Home Care LLC	Granger, IN	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(574) 243-9022
Caretenders	Valparaiso, IN	39 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(219) 531-8189
Home Health Care Solutions LLC	Mooresville, IN	121 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 718-1300

Nursing homes near Plymouth

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pilgrim Manor	Plymouth, IN	0.4 mi	2 of 5	78	(574) 936-9943
Miller's Merry Manor	Plymouth, IN	1.2 mi	4 of 5	131	(574) 936-9981
Miller's Merry Manor	Culver, IN	10 mi	3 of 5	66	(574) 842-3337

Straight-line miles from the center of Plymouth. 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 Plymouth

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,240 monthly median income of Plymouth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Plymouth: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Plymouth?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,240 monthly median income of Plymouth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Plymouth, IN