Parkinson's Care in Saco, ME: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Saco, ME: the local picture

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in York County)

4.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.8% in York County)

3,852

residents 65 or older (19% of Saco)

8

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

473 Saco residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 15% in York County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

180 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.8%).

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Saco ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Saco compared with York County and Maine

Census figure	Saco	York County	Maine
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.8%	5.8%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.2%	3.6%	4.8%
Residents 65 or older	19%	22%	22%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	27%	29%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	4.7%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,043	$59,150	—

Older residents in towns around Saco

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Old Orchard Beach, ME	3.2 mi	3,098	16%
Oak Hill, ME	6.2 mi	1,653	17%
Biddeford, ME	6.3 mi	3,857	19%
South Portland, ME	9.8 mi	5,580	25%
Gorham, ME	11 mi	1,282	14%
Kennebunk, ME	12 mi	1,921	11%

Home health agencies serving Saco

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	South Portland, ME	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(207) 703-2413
Amedisys Home Health	Portland, ME	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(207) 772-7520
Mainehealth Home Health And Hospice	Saco, ME	1.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(207) 284-4566
Centerwell Home Health	South Portland, ME	10 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(207) 772-0954
Bayada Home Health Care Inc	Kennubunk, ME	12 mi	4 of 5	—	(207) 849-8842
Interim Healthcare	Manchester, NH	64 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 668-6956

Nursing homes near Saco

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Seal Rock Healthcare	Saco, ME	2.3 mi	2 of 5	105	(207) 283-3646
Southridge Rehab & Living Ctr	Biddeford, ME	3.4 mi	3 of 5	62	(207) 282-4138
Pine Point Center	Scarborough, ME	3.5 mi	2 of 5	61	(207) 883-2468

Straight-line miles from the center of Saco. 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 Saco

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,670 monthly median income of Saco households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 Saco: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Saco?

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,670 monthly median income of Saco households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 Saco, ME