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

Local figures

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

9.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Montgomery County)

7.6%

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

747

residents 65 or older (19% of Skippack)

9

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

68 Skippack residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (9.1%; 16% in Montgomery County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

57 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.6%).

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

Skippack compared with Montgomery County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Skippack	Montgomery County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	9.1%	16%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.6%	6.3%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.9%	6.0%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	0.9%	5.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,890	$76,036	—

Older residents in towns around Skippack

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Evansburg, PA	2.8 mi	506	17%
Kulpsville, PA	3.5 mi	2,000	16%
Collegeville, PA	3.8 mi	744	17%
Harleysville, PA	4.0 mi	2,303	25%
Trappe, PA	4.2 mi	529	16%
Eagleville, PA	4.3 mi	600	6.8%

Home health agencies serving Skippack

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Jefferson Health At Home By Bayada	Horsham, PA	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(215) 481-5800
Mercy Home Health	Newtown, PA	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(267) 569-0760
St Luke's Home Health	Bethlehem, PA	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(484) 526-1100
Accentcare Health Of Pennsylvania	Bristol, PA	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(215) 826-0900
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Blue Bell, PA	7.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(610) 277-1100
Grand View Home Care	Sellersville, PA	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(215) 453-4265

Nursing homes near Skippack

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Meadowood	Lansdale, PA	2.6 mi	5 of 5	59	(610) 584-1000
Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center At Brittany	Lansdale, PA	3.6 mi	5 of 5	92	(215) 855-9700
Peter Becker Community	Harleysville, PA	3.8 mi	4 of 5	72	(215) 256-9501

Straight-line miles from the center of Skippack. 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 Skippack

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 25% of the $4,991 monthly median income of Skippack 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 Skippack: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Skippack?

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 25% of the $4,991 monthly median income of Skippack 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 Skippack, PA