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

Local figures

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

30%

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

8.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.8% in Lake County)

1,051

residents 65 or older (16% of Ross)

48

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

312 Ross residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 21% in Lake County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

87 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.3%).

Medicare lists 48 home health agencies serving Ross ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Ross compared with Lake County and Indiana

Census figure	Ross	Lake County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	21%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.3%	6.8%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.6%	6.9%	6.3%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	7.2%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,151	$53,273	—

Older residents in towns around Ross

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Griffith, IN	2.6 mi	2,974	20%
Gary, IN	4.1 mi	12,880	24%
Highland, IN	4.3 mi	5,096	18%
Schererville, IN	4.9 mi	6,515	18%
Merrillville, IN	5.2 mi	7,540	25%
Hobart, IN	5.3 mi	4,478	21%

Home health agencies serving Ross

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Powers Home Health Services	Hobart, IN	6.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(219) 947-6105
Greatland Home Health Services, Inc	Naperville, IL	43 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 548-2126
Enhabit Home Health	Schererville, IN	5.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(219) 864-9988
Community Home Health Services	Munster, IN	6.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(219) 836-6716
Elara Caring	Valparaiso, IN	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(219) 246-5171
Elara Caring	Kokomo, IN	96 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 452-1411

Nursing homes near Ross

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aperion Care Tolleston Park	Gary, IN	2.9 mi	1 of 5	178	(219) 977-2600
Casa Of Hobart	Hobart, IN	3.3 mi	1 of 5	138	(219) 947-1507
Waters Of Hobart Skilled Nursing Facility, The	Hobart, IN	4.7 mi	1 of 5	110	(219) 942-2170

Straight-line miles from the center of Ross. 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 Ross

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 37% of the $3,929 monthly median income of Ross 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 Ross: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Ross?

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 37% of the $3,929 monthly median income of Ross 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 Ross, IN