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

Local figures

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

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Washington County)

10.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.4% in Washington County)

1,388

residents 65 or older (21% of Salem)

13

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

356 Salem residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 23% in Washington County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

122 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10.0%).

Medicare lists 13 home health agencies serving Salem ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Salem compared with Washington County and Indiana

Census figure	Salem	Washington County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	23%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10.0%	8.4%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	9.9%	6.3%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.8%	4.3%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,338	$38,979	—

Older residents in towns around Salem

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Scottsburg, IN	18 mi	1,355	43%
Austin, IN	18 mi	724	20%
Brownstown, IN	19 mi	875	25%
Paoli, IN	20 mi	978	19%
Floyds Knobs, IN	22 mi	753	11%
Mitchell, IN	22 mi	554	51%

Home health agencies serving Salem

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Schneck Medical Center Home Health Care	Seymour, IN	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 522-0460
Common Spirit Health At Home	Clarksville, IN	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(812) 283-9190
Kort	Jeffersonville, IN	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(812) 948-0549
Adoration Home Health	Jeffersonville, IN	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(812) 284-3030
Carefirst Rehab LLC	Sellersburg, IN	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(812) 748-7433
Baptist Home Health Care Of Indiana	New Albany, IN	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 949-5621

Nursing homes near Salem

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Meadow View Health And Rehabilitation	Salem, IN	0.7 mi	5 of 5	98	(812) 883-4681
Salem Crossing	Salem, IN	1.0 mi	5 of 5	92	(812) 883-1877
Hampton Oaks Health Campus	Scottsburg, IN	18 mi	5 of 5	71	(812) 752-2694

Straight-line miles from the center of Salem. 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 Salem

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 43% of the $3,362 monthly median income of Salem 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 Salem: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Salem?

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 43% of the $3,362 monthly median income of Salem 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 Salem, IN