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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in The Plains, OH: the local picture

31%

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

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.7% in Athens County)

1,010

residents 65 or older (37% of The Plains)

12

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

293 The Plains residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 22% in Athens County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

198 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (21%).

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

The Plains compared with Athens County and Ohio

Census figure	The Plains	Athens County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	21%	8.7%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	7.5%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	37%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%	32%
Households with no vehicle	9.1%	6.8%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,440	$54,034	—

Older residents in towns around The Plains

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Athens, OH	3.2 mi	1,476	25%
Nelsonville, OH	8.1 mi	466	24%
Logan, OH	19 mi	1,183	33%
New Lexington, OH	25 mi	863	27%
Wellston, OH	28 mi	974	11%
Blennerhassett, WV	28 mi	807	16%

Home health agencies serving The Plains

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Achh Of CA - Circleville	Circleville, OH	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(740) 474-7826
Marietta Home Health And Hospice, An Amedisys Part	Marietta, OH	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 373-8549
Ohiohealth Home Health With Compassus	Athens, OH	3.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 331-7040
Adoration Home Health	Belpre, OH	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 423-5901
Pleasant Valley Home Health	Gallipolis, OH	38 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 208-5599
Holzer Home Care	Gallipolis, OH	38 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 446-5301

Nursing homes near The Plains

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hickory Creek Of Athens	The Plains, OH	0.6 mi	4 of 5	90	(740) 797-4561
Laurels Of Athens, The	Athens, OH	2.5 mi	2 of 5	111	(740) 592-1000
Kimes Nursing And Rehab LLC	Athens, OH	4.5 mi	1 of 5	61	(740) 593-3391

Straight-line miles from the center of The Plains. 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 The Plains

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 $5,203 monthly median income of The Plains 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 The Plains: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in The Plains?

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 $5,203 monthly median income of The Plains 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 The Plains, OH