Parkinson's Care in Smithsburg, MD: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Smithsburg, MD: the local picture

14%

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

0.9%

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

352

residents 65 or older (11% of Smithsburg)

7

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

49 Smithsburg residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 21% in Washington County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

3 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (0.9%).

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Smithsburg ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Smithsburg compared with Washington County and Maryland

Census figure	Smithsburg	Washington County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	0.9%	8.2%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.7%	6.4%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	11%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	28%	27%
Households with no vehicle	1.2%	7.7%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,547	$56,121	—

Older residents in towns around Smithsburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Robinwood, MD	4.8 mi	1,273	21%
Paramount-Long Meadow, MD	6.2 mi	468	11%
Wayne Heights, PA	6.6 mi	483	22%
Waynesboro, PA	6.7 mi	1,607	28%
Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD	7.7 mi	1,362	33%
Hagerstown, MD	7.7 mi	6,354	29%

Home health agencies serving Smithsburg

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Westminster, MD	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 751-9904
Meritus Medical Center, Inc	Hagerstown, MD	8.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 766-7800
Adoration Home Health Westminster	Westminster, MD	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 751-2429
Home Call	Frederick, MD	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(240) 215-4668
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Gaithersburg, MD	39 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 977-6400
Frederick Health Home Care	Frederick, MD	19 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(240) 566-3222

Nursing homes near Smithsburg

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Complete Care At Hagerstown	Hagerstown, MD	6.5 mi	1 of 5	60	(301) 733-8700
Hagerstown Healthcare Center	Hagerstown, MD	6.9 mi	2 of 5	140	(301) 797-4020
Western Md Hospital Center	Hagerstown, MD	7.4 mi	5 of 5	63	(301) 745-4200

Straight-line miles from the center of Smithsburg. 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 Smithsburg

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,796 monthly median income of Smithsburg households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland'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 Smithsburg: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Smithsburg?

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,796 monthly median income of Smithsburg households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland'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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Smithsburg, MD