Parkinson's Care in St. Marys, OH: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in St. Marys, OH: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Auglaize County)

3.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.1% in Auglaize County)

1,371

residents 65 or older (17% of St. Marys)

14

Medicare-certified home health agencies list St. Marys ZIP codes in their service area

244 St. Marys residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 23% in Auglaize County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

50 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.8%).

Medicare lists 14 home health agencies serving St. Marys ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

St. Marys compared with Auglaize County and Ohio

Census figure	St. Marys	Auglaize County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	23%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.8%	5.1%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.5%	6.1%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	32%	32%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	4.0%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,356	$51,046	—

Older residents in towns around St. Marys

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
New Bremen, OH	7.8 mi	531	13%
Celina, OH	8.9 mi	2,029	11%
Minster, OH	11 mi	554	23%
Wapakoneta, OH	11 mi	2,093	34%
Coldwater, OH	13 mi	714	23%
St. Henry, OH	15 mi	392	15%

Home health agencies serving St. Marys

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
New Vision Nursing And Home Care, LLC	Wapakoneta, OH	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(567) 356-5113
Mercy Health-Home Health, Lima	Lima, OH	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 226-9062
Wilson Home Health Care	Sidney, OH	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 498-9335
Fountain Park Home Care, LLC	Van Wert, OH	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 238-3133
Community Health Professionals, Inc	Van Wert, OH	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 238-9223
Grand Lake Home Health	St Marys, OH	0.3 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 394-7434

Nursing homes near St. Marys

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Grande Lake Healthcare Center	St Marys, OH	0.5 mi	3 of 5	45	(419) 394-7611
Vancrest Of St Mary's	St Marys, OH	1.0 mi	5 of 5	66	(419) 394-3308
Transitional Care Unit	Saint Marys, OH	1.2 mi	4 of 5	15	(419) 394-3335

Straight-line miles from the center of St. Marys. 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 St. Marys

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,946 monthly median income of St. Marys households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 St. Marys: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in St. Marys?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,946 monthly median income of St. Marys households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 St. Marys, OH