Parkinson's Care in Stowe, PA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Stowe, PA: the local picture

12%

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

8.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.2% in Berks County)

468

residents 65 or older (13% of Stowe)

20

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

55 Stowe residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%; 19% in Berks County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

37 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.1%).

Medicare lists 20 home health agencies serving Stowe ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Stowe compared with Berks County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Stowe	Berks County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	19%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.1%	6.2%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.7%	5.3%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	13%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	8.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,924	$56,401	—

Older residents in towns around Stowe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Pottstown, PA	2.0 mi	3,722	19%
Amity Gardens, PA	2.9 mi	646	23%
Halfway House, PA	2.9 mi	363	26%
Pottsgrove, PA	3.9 mi	574	7.5%
Sanatoga, PA	4.9 mi	1,538	29%
Boyertown, PA	6.1 mi	931	15%

Home health agencies serving Stowe

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Revolutionary Home Health Inc	Quakertown, PA	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 383-7502
Patient Care	Wyomissing, PA	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(610) 373-0300
Amedisys Home Health	Lancaster, PA	35 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 291-8396
Mercy Home Health	Newtown, PA	38 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(267) 569-0760
Accentcare Health Of Pennsylvania	Bristol, PA	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(215) 826-0900
Tri County Home Health	Pottstown, PA	3.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(484) 524-8592

Nursing homes near Stowe

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pottstown Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente	Pottstown, PA	2.9 mi	1 of 5	150	(610) 323-1837
Manatawny Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	Pottstown, PA	3.7 mi	3 of 5	133	(610) 705-3700
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Pottstown	Pottstown, PA	4.5 mi	1 of 5	41	(610) 469-6228

Straight-line miles from the center of Stowe. 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 Stowe

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $4,660 monthly median income of Stowe households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania'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 Stowe: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Stowe?

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $4,660 monthly median income of Stowe households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania'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 Stowe, PA