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

Local figures

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

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Northumberland County)

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.0% in Northumberland County)

2,156

residents 65 or older (22% of Sunbury)

16

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

506 Sunbury residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 22% in Northumberland County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

281 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (14%).

Medicare lists 16 home health agencies serving Sunbury ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Sunbury compared with Northumberland County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Sunbury	Northumberland County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	14%	8.0%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.1%	7.5%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	16%	9.2%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,558	$43,530	—

Older residents in towns around Sunbury

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Northumberland, PA	2.5 mi	804	19%
Selinsgrove, PA	5.9 mi	1,017	19%
Lewisburg, PA	8.9 mi	911	19%
Milton, PA	10 mi	1,072	24%
Danville, PA	11 mi	1,048	29%
Shamokin, PA	13 mi	1,133	35%

Home health agencies serving Sunbury

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Geisinger Home Health	Danville, PA	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 284-3390
Traditional Home Health Care	Dunmore, PA	73 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 207-9286
Residential Home Health Of NC Pa, LLC	Lewisburg, PA	9.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 923-5842
Vna Health System	Shamokin, PA	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 648-8989
Upmc Home Healthcare	Williamsport, PA	29 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 320-7690
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Wilkes Barre, PA	58 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 883-9022

Nursing homes near Sunbury

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nursing And Rehabilitation At The Mansion	Sunbury, PA	0.2 mi	3 of 5	70	(570) 286-6922
Sunbury Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Sunbury, PA	0.2 mi	3 of 5	126	(570) 286-7121
Nottingham Village	Northumberland, PA	3.4 mi	3 of 5	121	(570) 473-8366

Straight-line miles from the center of Sunbury. 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 Sunbury

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 50% of the $2,463 monthly median income of Sunbury 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 Sunbury: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Sunbury?

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 50% of the $2,463 monthly median income of Sunbury 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 Sunbury, PA