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

Local figures

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

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Jefferson County)

5.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.6% in Jefferson County)

1,540

residents 65 or older (27% of Punxsutawney)

10

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

362 Punxsutawney residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 17% in Jefferson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

78 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.3%).

Medicare lists 10 home health agencies serving Punxsutawney ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Punxsutawney compared with Jefferson County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Punxsutawney	Jefferson County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.3%	5.6%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.9%	6.2%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	27%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	13%	8.3%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,226	$42,065	—

Older residents in towns around Punxsutawney

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Brookville, PA	16 mi	929	18%
DuBois, PA	17 mi	1,391	24%
Treasure Lake, PA	20 mi	1,697	15%
Northern Cambria, PA	22 mi	580	27%
Indiana, PA	24 mi	1,306	26%
Clarion, PA	28 mi	399	22%

Home health agencies serving Punxsutawney

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Punxsutawney Home Health Care	Punxsutawney, PA	0.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(814) 938-2431
Visiting Nurse Association Of Indiana County	Indiana, PA	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 463-6340
Penn Home Health, Inc	Indiana, PA	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 465-0440
Advantage Home Health Services, LLC	Altoona, PA	42 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 943-0222
Anew Home Health Agency Inc	Clymer, PA	19 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 465-9224
Clarion Forest Vna Inc	Clarion, PA	28 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 297-8400

Nursing homes near Punxsutawney

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aspen Nursing And Rehab Center	Punxsutawney, PA	0.2 mi	2 of 5	75	(814) 938-6020
Embassy Of Hillsdale Park	Hillsdale, PA	14 mi	2 of 5	74	(814) 743-6613
Dr Arthur Clifton Mckinley Ctr	Brookville, PA	16 mi	4 of 5	90	(814) 849-3615

Straight-line miles from the center of Punxsutawney. 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 Punxsutawney

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 44% of the $2,769 monthly median income of Punxsutawney 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 Punxsutawney: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Punxsutawney?

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 44% of the $2,769 monthly median income of Punxsutawney 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 Punxsutawney, PA