Parkinson's Care in Rockport, MA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Rockport, MA: the local picture

7.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Essex County)

3.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.5% in Essex County)

2,017

residents 65 or older (43% of Rockport)

12

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

156 Rockport residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (7.9%; 18% in Essex County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

67 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.4%).

Medicare lists 12 home health agencies serving Rockport ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Rockport compared with Essex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Rockport	Essex County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	7.9%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.4%	8.5%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.0%	7.2%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	43%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	9.1%	9.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,786	$66,414	—

Older residents in towns around Rockport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Gloucester, MA	3.4 mi	8,405	11%
Ipswich, MA	11 mi	640	12%
Beverly, MA	13 mi	8,270	16%
Marblehead, MA	15 mi	4,639	9.0%
Topsfield, MA	17 mi	564	18%
Salem, MA	17 mi	7,721	19%

Home health agencies serving Rockport

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Newburyport, MA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(978) 904-1454
All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc	Lynn, MA	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 598-2454
Alternative Home Health Care, LLC	Methuen, MA	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 657-7444
Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc	Newton, MA	36 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 290-4000
Caretenders	Needham Heights, MA	39 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 332-5015
Beth Israel Lahey Health At Home	Beverly, MA	14 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 756-2488

Nursing homes near Rockport

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oceanside Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Rockport, MA	1.2 mi	4 of 5	76	(978) 546-6311
Seacoast Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Gloucester, MA	3.2 mi	3 of 5	142	(978) 283-0300
Care One At Essex Park	Beverly, MA	13 mi	4 of 5	202	(978) 927-3260

Straight-line miles from the center of Rockport. 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 Rockport

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $6,399 monthly median income of Rockport households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Rockport: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Rockport?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $6,399 monthly median income of Rockport households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Rockport, MA