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

Local figures

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

10%

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

7.8%

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

1,380

residents 65 or older (33% of South Eliot)

10

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

143 South Eliot residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (10%; 15% in York County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

108 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.8%).

Medicare lists 10 home health agencies serving South Eliot ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

South Eliot compared with York County and Maine

Census figure	South Eliot	York County	Maine
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	10%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.8%	5.8%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.8%	3.6%	4.8%
Residents 65 or older	33%	22%	22%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	27%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	4.7%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$95,714	$59,150	—

Older residents in towns around South Eliot

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Kittery, ME	4.2 mi	1,402	26%
Portsmouth, NH	5.2 mi	4,946	17%
Dover, NH	5.8 mi	5,597	13%
South Berwick, ME	6.6 mi	528	12%
Durham, NH	6.7 mi	802	11%
York Harbor, ME	7.4 mi	981	22%

Home health agencies serving South Eliot

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Portsmouth, NH	4.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 436-0815
Wentworth Home Care & Hospice, An Amedisys Partner	Somersworth, NH	9.1 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	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(207) 703-2413
Bayada Home Health Care Inc	Kennubunk, ME	21 mi	4 of 5	—	(207) 849-8842
Mainehealth Home Health And Hospice	Saco, ME	32 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	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(207) 772-0954

Nursing homes near South Eliot

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Saint Ann Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Dover, NH	2.7 mi	4 of 5	54	(603) 742-2612
Durgin Pines	Kittery, ME	4.0 mi	5 of 5	81	(207) 439-9800
Langdon Place Of Dover	Dover, NH	4.6 mi	5 of 5	30	(603) 743-4110

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

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 20% of the $7,976 monthly median income of South Eliot 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 Eliot: common questions

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

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 20% of the $7,976 monthly median income of South Eliot 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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in South Eliot, ME