Parkinson's Care in South Berwick, ME: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in South Berwick, ME: the local picture

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in York County)

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.8% in York County)

528

residents 65 or older (16% of South Berwick)

9

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

61 South Berwick residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%; 15% in York County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

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

South Berwick compared with York County and Maine

Census figure	South Berwick	York County	Maine
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	16%	5.8%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	3.6%	4.8%
Residents 65 or older	16%	22%	22%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	27%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	4.7%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,250	$59,150	—

Older residents in towns around South Berwick

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Somersworth, NH	4.8 mi	1,700	27%
Dover, NH	5.3 mi	5,597	13%
South Eliot, ME	6.6 mi	1,380	10%
Durham, NH	8.8 mi	802	11%
York Harbor, ME	9.7 mi	981	22%
Kittery, ME	10 mi	1,402	26%

Home health agencies serving South Berwick

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Wentworth Home Care & Hospice, An Amedisys Partner	Somersworth, NH	4.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 692-0200
Elara Caring	South Portland, ME	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(207) 703-2413
Bayada Home Health Care Inc	Kennubunk, ME	17 mi	4 of 5	—	(207) 849-8842
Mainehealth Home Health And Hospice	Saco, ME	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(207) 284-4566
Centerwell Home Health	South Portland, ME	38 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(207) 772-0954
Cornerstone Vna	Rochester, NH	10 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 332-1133

Nursing homes near South Berwick

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Langdon Place Of Dover	Dover, NH	4.5 mi	5 of 5	30	(603) 743-4110
Dover Center For Health & Rehabilitation	Dover, NH	4.8 mi	4 of 5	112	(603) 742-2676
Saint Ann Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Dover, NH	5.7 mi	4 of 5	54	(603) 742-2612

Straight-line miles from the center of South Berwick. 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 South Berwick

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $4,271 monthly median income of South Berwick households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 South Berwick: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in South Berwick?

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $4,271 monthly median income of South Berwick households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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.

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