Parkinson's Care in Shaker Heights, OH: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Shaker Heights, OH: the local picture

16%

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

6.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.2% in Cuyahoga County)

6,233

residents 65 or older (22% of Shaker Heights)

58

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

1,002 Shaker Heights residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 21% in Cuyahoga County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

413 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.7%).

Medicare lists 58 home health agencies serving Shaker Heights ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Shaker Heights compared with Cuyahoga County and Ohio

Census figure	Shaker Heights	Cuyahoga County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.7%	8.2%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.9%	7.5%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	22%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	37%	32%
Households with no vehicle	7.6%	12%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$82,849	$49,922	—

Older residents in towns around Shaker Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
University Heights, OH	1.5 mi	1,737	20%
Beachwood, OH	2.4 mi	3,938	16%
Cleveland Heights, OH	2.5 mi	8,543	16%
Warrensville Heights, OH	3.0 mi	3,595	21%
South Euclid, OH	3.5 mi	3,661	14%
Lyndhurst, OH	4.0 mi	4,065	19%

Home health agencies serving Shaker Heights

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Platinum Home Health Services	Mayfield Heights, OH	4.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(440) 995-0202
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Solon, OH	8.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 232-1800
Elara Caring	Mentor, OH	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 864-5714
Residence Home Care LLC	North Olmsted, OH	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(440) 262-5952
Eliza Jennings At Home	Olmsted Township, OH	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(440) 235-8489
M & Y Care LLC	Lyndhurst, OH	4.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(216) 691-2484

Nursing homes near Shaker Heights

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Shaker Gardens Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Shaker Heights, OH	1.2 mi	4 of 5	50	(216) 752-5600
Harvard Gardens Rehabilitation & Care Center	Cleveland, OH	1.8 mi	2 of 5	130	(216) 752-3600
Daughters Of Miriam Center For Nursing & Rehabilit	Beachwood, OH	1.9 mi	2 of 5	233	(216) 360-9080

Straight-line miles from the center of Shaker Heights. 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 Shaker Heights

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $6,904 monthly median income of Shaker Heights households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Shaker Heights: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Shaker Heights?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $6,904 monthly median income of Shaker Heights households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Shaker Heights, OH