Parkinson's Care in Sharon, PA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Sharon, PA: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Mercer County)

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.9% in Mercer County)

2,371

residents 65 or older (18% of Sharon)

9

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

502 Sharon residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 20% in Mercer County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

286 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Sharon ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Sharon compared with Mercer County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Sharon	Mercer County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	8.9%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	6.1%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	18%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	19%	9.6%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,816	$46,800	—

Older residents in towns around Sharon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Farrell, PA	1.6 mi	977	24%
Sharpsville, PA	2.0 mi	986	28%
Hermitage, PA	3.1 mi	4,562	23%
Hubbard, OH	6.2 mi	1,788	12%
Girard, OH	11 mi	1,920	31%
Campbell, OH	12 mi	1,408	20%

Home health agencies serving Sharon

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Vna Alliance	Meadville, PA	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 333-7000
Amedisys Home Health	Butler, PA	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(724) 284-4663
Amedisys Home Health Of Pa	Uniontown, PA	101 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 438-6660
Anova Home Healthcare Services Inc	Carnegie, PA	61 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 681-1044
Family Home Health LP	Monroeville, PA	68 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 856-4000
At Home Nursing And Therapy Services LLC	Zelienople, PA	39 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(724) 452-5700

Nursing homes near Sharon

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Clepper Manor	Sharon, PA	0.4 mi	3 of 5	54	(724) 981-2750
O'brien Memorial Health Care C	Masury, OH	1.4 mi	3 of 5	87	(330) 448-2557
Hermitage Nursing And Rehabilitation	Hermitage, PA	1.7 mi	3 of 5	105	(724) 981-6610

Straight-line miles from the center of Sharon. 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 Sharon

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $2,985 monthly median income of Sharon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania'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 Sharon: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Sharon?

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $2,985 monthly median income of Sharon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania'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 Sharon, PA