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

Local figures

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

15%

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

0.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.3% in Plymouth County)

1,581

residents 65 or older (27% of Scituate)

15

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

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

7 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (0.5%).

Medicare lists 15 home health agencies serving Scituate ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Scituate compared with Plymouth County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Scituate	Plymouth County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	0.5%	6.3%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.7%	5.6%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	27%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	25%	29%
Households with no vehicle	4.8%	6.0%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$84,606	$73,775	—

Older residents in towns around Scituate

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
North Scituate, MA	2.8 mi	1,004	6.3%
Marshfield, MA	5.9 mi	972	9.2%
North Pembroke, MA	6.2 mi	1,092	18%
Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, MA	6.7 mi	1,128	12%
Hingham, MA	8.7 mi	852	12%
Weymouth Town, MA	11 mi	11,592	16%

Home health agencies serving Scituate

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Braintree, MA	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 969-7517
Croi Health	Norwell, MA	4.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 659-2342
Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Marlborough, MA	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 383-7000
Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc	Newton, MA	25 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	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 332-5015
Accentcare Home Health Of Massachusetts	Fall River, MA	39 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 551-5600

Nursing homes near Scituate

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cardigan Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Scituate, MA	0.7 mi	5 of 5	65	(781) 545-9477
Life Care Center Of The South Shore	Scituate, MA	1.5 mi	5 of 5	117	(781) 544-7210
Royal Norwell Nursing & Rehabilitation Center LLC	Norwell, MA	6.8 mi	3 of 5	86	(781) 659-4901

Straight-line miles from the center of Scituate. 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 Scituate

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 24% of the $7,051 monthly median income of Scituate 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 Scituate: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Scituate?

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 24% of the $7,051 monthly median income of Scituate 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 Scituate, MA