Parkinson's Care in Upland, IN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Upland, IN: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Grant County)

2.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (11% in Grant County)

417

residents 65 or older (11% of Upland)

9

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

76 Upland residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 24% in Grant County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

10 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.7%).

Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Upland ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Upland compared with Grant County and Indiana

Census figure	Upland	Grant County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	24%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.7%	11%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.4%	11%	6.3%
Residents 65 or older	11%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	6.4%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,659	$44,329	—

Older residents in towns around Upland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Gas City, IN	5.2 mi	1,377	36%
Hartford City, IN	6.7 mi	1,351	26%
Fairmount, IN	8.3 mi	539	17%
Marion, IN	10 mi	5,086	28%
Alexandria, IN	17 mi	567	31%
Albany, IN	18 mi	851	19%

Home health agencies serving Upland

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Muncie, IN	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 282-0351
Elara Caring	Kokomo, IN	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 452-1411
Ascension At Home	Pendleton, IN	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 203-2616
Adoration Home Health	Fort Wayne, IN	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(260) 422-8900
Angels Of Mercy Homecare	Marion, IN	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 651-3242
Elite Home Rehab And Healthcare Corp	Carmel, IN	47 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(317) 325-8860

Nursing homes near Upland

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
University Nursing Center	Upland, IN	0.2 mi	2 of 5	75	(765) 998-2761
Twin City Health Care	Gas City, IN	5.9 mi	5 of 5	75	(765) 674-8516
Waters Of Hartford City Skilled Nursing Facility	Hartford City, IN	6.0 mi	5 of 5	65	(765) 348-1072

Straight-line miles from the center of Upland. 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 Upland

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $3,305 monthly median income of Upland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Upland: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Upland?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $3,305 monthly median income of Upland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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.

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