Parkinson's Care in Spencer, MA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Spencer, MA: the local picture

19%

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

1.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.9% in Worcester County)

1,479

residents 65 or older (26% of Spencer)

26

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

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

19 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (1.3%).

Medicare lists 26 home health agencies serving Spencer ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Spencer compared with Worcester County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Spencer	Worcester County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	1.3%	6.9%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.7%	7.3%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	26%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	27%	29%
Households with no vehicle	14%	8.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,031	$61,599	—

Older residents in towns around Spencer

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
North Brookfield, MA	4.9 mi	370	52%
Worcester, MA	9.6 mi	27,619	24%
Oxford, MA	11 mi	971	25%
Ware, MA	13 mi	1,106	20%
Southbridge Town, MA	13 mi	2,562	26%
Webster, MA	15 mi	1,920	39%

Home health agencies serving Spencer

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Braintree, MA	51 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 969-7517
Aveanna Home Health	Worcester, MA	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 213-1236
Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Marlborough, MA	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 383-7000
Preferred Transitions Home Health Care Inc	Milford, MA	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 352-6640
Oriol Home Health, Inc	Holden, MA	10 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 829-1124
Care Central Vna & Hospice Inc	Gardner, MA	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 632-1230

Nursing homes near Spencer

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Meadows Of Central Massachusetts (The)	Rochdale, MA	5.9 mi	4 of 5	135	(508) 892-6804
Hermitage Healthcare (The)	Worcester, MA	7.3 mi	2 of 5	101	(508) 791-8131
Parsons Hill Rehabilitation & Health Care Center	Worcester, MA	7.3 mi	2 of 5	162	(508) 791-4200

Straight-line miles from the center of Spencer. 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 Spencer

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 48% of the $3,586 monthly median income of Spencer households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts'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 Spencer: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Spencer?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 48% of the $3,586 monthly median income of Spencer households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts'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; 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 Spencer, MA