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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Upper Sandusky, OH: the local picture

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Wyandot County)

9.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.2% in Wyandot County)

1,315

residents 65 or older (20% of Upper Sandusky)

12

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

350 Upper Sandusky residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 21% in Wyandot County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

111 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.3%).

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

Upper Sandusky compared with Wyandot County and Ohio

Census figure	Upper Sandusky	Wyandot County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.3%	5.2%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.2%	3.6%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	32%	32%
Households with no vehicle	10.0%	4.5%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,956	$42,863	—

Older residents in towns around Upper Sandusky

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Carey, OH	10.0 mi	573	14%
Bucyrus, OH	16 mi	2,890	19%
Marion, OH	18 mi	5,301	23%
Tiffin, OH	20 mi	3,195	24%
Kenton, OH	22 mi	1,505	33%
Fostoria, OH	24 mi	2,217	25%

Home health agencies serving Upper Sandusky

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Med1CARE, LLC	Findlay, OH	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 422-0305
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Mount Vernon, OH	51 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 397-2225
Mercy Health Home Care By Compassus	Tiffin, OH	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 455-8180
Ohioans Home Healthcare, Inc	Perrysburg, OH	52 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 843-4422
Bridge Home Health And Hospice	Findlay, OH	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 423-5351
Fountain Park Home Care, LLC	Van Wert, OH	69 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 238-3133

Nursing homes near Upper Sandusky

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Vancrest Of Upper Sandusky	Upper Sandusky, OH	1.2 mi	4 of 5	99	(419) 294-4973
Wyandot County Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	Upper Sandusky, OH	2.3 mi	4 of 5	82	(419) 294-1714
Unger Park Post Acute	Bucyrus, OH	15 mi	2 of 5	86	(419) 562-9907

Straight-line miles from the center of Upper Sandusky. 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 Upper Sandusky

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 47% of the $3,080 monthly median income of Upper Sandusky 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 Upper Sandusky: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Upper Sandusky?

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 47% of the $3,080 monthly median income of Upper Sandusky 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 Upper Sandusky, OH