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

Local figures

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

17%

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

7.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.1% in Allegheny County)

1,552

residents 65 or older (18% of Swissvale)

26

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

265 Swissvale residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 20% in Allegheny County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

118 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.6%).

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

Swissvale compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Swissvale	Allegheny County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.6%	7.1%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.3%	6.3%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	34%	30%
Households with no vehicle	18%	12%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,339	$54,654	—

Older residents in towns around Swissvale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Edgewood, PA	0.8 mi	472	13%
Homestead, PA	1.5 mi	719	36%
Forest Hills, PA	1.7 mi	1,462	10%
Wilkinsburg, PA	1.8 mi	2,908	28%
Munhall, PA	2.0 mi	2,230	29%
North Braddock, PA	2.1 mi	924	22%

Home health agencies serving Swissvale

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Jewish Association Of Aging	Pittsburgh, PA	2.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 586-3249
Medi Home Health Agency Inc	Pittsburgh, PA	4.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 242-8540
Vainshtein Nursing Corporation	Wexford, PA	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 378-2022
Amedisys Home Health Of Pa	Uniontown, PA	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 438-6660
Presbyterian Seniorcare At Home, Inc	Verona, PA	5.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 826-4055
Family Home Health LP	Monroeville, PA	6.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 856-4000

Nursing homes near Swissvale

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Burgh Care Center	Pittsburgh, PA	1.7 mi	1 of 5	126	(412) 723-3662
Heritage Care Center	Pittsburgh, PA	2.1 mi	1 of 5	143	(412) 422-5100
Eldercrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Munhall, PA	2.3 mi	3 of 5	48	(412) 462-8002

Straight-line miles from the center of Swissvale. 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 Swissvale

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 36% of the $3,362 monthly median income of Swissvale 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 Swissvale: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Swissvale?

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 36% of the $3,362 monthly median income of Swissvale 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 Swissvale, PA