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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Rittman, OH: the local picture

33%

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

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.6% in Wayne County)

946

residents 65 or older (16% of Rittman)

26

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

291 Rittman residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 17% in Wayne County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

284 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (32%).

Medicare lists 26 home health agencies serving Rittman ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Rittman compared with Wayne County and Ohio

Census figure	Rittman	Wayne County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	32%	6.6%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	4.4%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	28%	32%
Households with no vehicle	4.4%	10%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,375	$51,324	—

Older residents in towns around Rittman

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Wadsworth, OH	4.6 mi	4,661	23%
Doylestown, OH	4.6 mi	647	14%
Norton, OH	8.2 mi	2,610	13%
Orrville, OH	8.7 mi	1,501	23%
Barberton, OH	9.7 mi	5,037	25%
New Franklin, OH	11 mi	3,116	19%

Home health agencies serving Rittman

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Northeast Professional Home Care	Canton, OH	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 966-2311
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Solon, OH	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 232-1800
Elara Caring	Mentor, OH	55 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 864-5714
Accessible Home Health Care Of Akron	Medina, OH	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 952-0219
Enhanced Homecare Of Medina Inc	Medina, OH	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 952-2331
Guardian Angel Home Care And Hospice Of Akron	Akron, OH	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 493-4707

Nursing homes near Rittman

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Autumnwood Nursing & Rehab Center	Rittman, OH	0.9 mi	2 of 5	75	(330) 927-2060
Apostolic Christian Home Inc	Rittman, OH	2.9 mi	5 of 5	75	(330) 927-1010
Altercare Of Wadsworth	Wadsworth, OH	4.3 mi	4 of 5	90	(330) 335-2555

Straight-line miles from the center of Rittman. 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 Rittman

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 50% of the $2,865 monthly median income of Rittman 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 Rittman: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Rittman?

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 50% of the $2,865 monthly median income of Rittman 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 Rittman, OH