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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Port Clinton, OH: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Ottawa County)

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.2% in Ottawa County)

1,473

residents 65 or older (25% of Port Clinton)

16

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

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

146 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10%).

Medicare lists 16 home health agencies serving Port Clinton ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Port Clinton compared with Ottawa County and Ohio

Census figure	Port Clinton	Ottawa County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	9.2%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.1%	9.5%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	25%	28%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	29%	32%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	3.5%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,056	$55,983	—

Older residents in towns around Port Clinton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sandusky, OH	12 mi	4,167	29%
Fremont, OH	14 mi	2,529	22%
Clyde, OH	14 mi	1,248	27%
Ballville, OH	16 mi	1,114	12%
Bellevue, OH	17 mi	1,508	19%
Huron, OH	21 mi	1,922	21%

Home health agencies serving Port Clinton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Med1CARE, LLC	Findlay, OH	49 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 422-0305
Elara Caring	Toledo, OH	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 536-6748
Ohioans Home Healthcare, Inc	Perrysburg, OH	34 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 843-4422
Ohioans Home Healthcare	Monroe, MI	39 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 843-4422
Caretenders	Holland, OH	41 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(567) 703-5399
Frmc Home Health Services	Sandusky, OH	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 557-7270

Nursing homes near Port Clinton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Edgewood Manor Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Port Clinton, OH	0.8 mi	1 of 5	80	(419) 734-5506
Otterbein North Shore	Lakeside, OH	9.7 mi	5 of 5	20	(419) 798-8203
Ottawa Co Riverview Nursing Ho	Oak Harbor, OH	11 mi	4 of 5	115	(419) 898-2851

Straight-line miles from the center of Port Clinton. 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 Port Clinton

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 40% of the $3,588 monthly median income of Port Clinton 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 Port Clinton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Port Clinton?

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 40% of the $3,588 monthly median income of Port Clinton 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 Port Clinton, OH