In-Home Parkinson's Care in Smithville-Sanders, IN

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Smithville-Sanders, IN: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Monroe County)

2.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.1% in Monroe County)

561

residents 65 or older (17% of Smithville-Sanders)

2

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

138 Smithville-Sanders residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 19% in Monroe County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

16 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.9%).

Medicare lists 2 home health agencies serving Smithville-Sanders ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Smithville-Sanders compared with Monroe County and Indiana

Census figure	Smithville-Sanders	Monroe County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	19%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.9%	6.1%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	20%	5.9%	6.3%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	8.4%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,125	$73,672	—

Older residents in towns around Smithville-Sanders

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bloomington, IN	7.2 mi	9,136	20%
Ellettsville, IN	13 mi	1,087	34%
Bedford, IN	14 mi	3,042	23%
Mitchell, IN	22 mi	554	51%
Bloomfield, IN	23 mi	551	26%
Martinsville, IN	25 mi	2,034	32%

Home health agencies serving Smithville-Sanders

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Bloomington, IN	5.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 333-7018
Ascension At Home	Indianapolis, IN	58 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 829-2124

Nursing homes near Smithville-Sanders

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Brickyard Healthcare - Bloomington Care Center	Bloomington, IN	4.7 mi	1 of 5	153	(812) 332-4437
Hearthstone Health Campus	Bloomington, IN	5.9 mi	5 of 5	64	(812) 333-7622
Aperion Care Monroe	Bloomington, IN	6.1 mi	2 of 5	38	(812) 336-1055

Straight-line miles from the center of Smithville-Sanders. 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 Smithville-Sanders

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $6,510 monthly median income of Smithville-Sanders households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Smithville-Sanders: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Smithville-Sanders?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $6,510 monthly median income of Smithville-Sanders households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Smithville-Sanders, IN