Parkinson's Care in Sugarcreek, OH: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Sugarcreek, OH: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Tuscarawas County)

6.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.2% in Tuscarawas County)

469

residents 65 or older (19% of Sugarcreek)

12

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

83 Sugarcreek residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 20% in Tuscarawas County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

32 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.8%).

Medicare lists 12 home health agencies serving Sugarcreek ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Sugarcreek compared with Tuscarawas County and Ohio

Census figure	Sugarcreek	Tuscarawas County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.8%	8.2%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	6.0%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	31%	32%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.4%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,125	$47,430	—

Older residents in towns around Sugarcreek

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Dover, OH	8.5 mi	3,018	16%
Strasburg, OH	8.7 mi	688	33%
New Philadelphia, OH	11 mi	3,766	23%
Wilkshire Hills, OH	14 mi	525	14%
Millersburg, OH	15 mi	792	30%
Newcomerstown, OH	16 mi	604	17%

Home health agencies serving Sugarcreek

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Union Hospital Home Health Agency	Dover, OH	8.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 343-6909
Advantage Home Health Services, Inc	North Canton, OH	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 491-8161
Cambridge Caretenders	Canton, OH	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 754-1565
Cleveland Clinic Home Care	Independence, OH	60 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(216) 636-8631
A-Z Nursing Services Inc	New Philadelphia, OH	11 mi	3 of 5	—	(330) 364-1900
Aultman Health Care In Your Home	Canton, OH	24 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 588-4708

Nursing homes near Sugarcreek

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Walnut Hills Nursing Home	Walnut Creek, OH	4.8 mi	4 of 5	56	(330) 893-3200
Oak Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation	Baltic, OH	5.3 mi	5 of 5	85	(330) 897-4311
Hennis Care Centre Of Dover	Dover, OH	8.5 mi	4 of 5	120	(330) 364-8849

Straight-line miles from the center of Sugarcreek. 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 Sugarcreek

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 28% of the $5,094 monthly median income of Sugarcreek 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 Sugarcreek: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Sugarcreek?

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 28% of the $5,094 monthly median income of Sugarcreek 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 Sugarcreek, OH