Parkinson's Care in Van Wert, OH: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Van Wert, OH: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Van Wert County)

9.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.6% in Van Wert County)

2,062

residents 65 or older (19% of Van Wert)

13

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

397 Van Wert residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 18% in Van Wert County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

183 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.7%).

Medicare lists 13 home health agencies serving Van Wert ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Van Wert compared with Van Wert County and Ohio

Census figure	Van Wert	Van Wert County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.7%	7.6%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	3.7%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	28%	32%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	3.6%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,083	$54,861	—

Older residents in towns around Van Wert

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Delphos, OH	13 mi	1,688	23%
Decatur, IN	18 mi	2,000	24%
Paulding, OH	19 mi	611	17%
Celina, OH	21 mi	2,029	11%
Berne, IN	24 mi	754	22%
St. Marys, OH	24 mi	1,371	19%

Home health agencies serving Van Wert

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Toledo, OH	76 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 536-6748
Mercy Health-Home Health, Lima	Lima, OH	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 226-9062
Fountain Park Home Care, LLC	Van Wert, OH	0.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 238-3133
Community Health Professionals, Inc	Van Wert, OH	0.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 238-9223
Mercer Health Home Care	Celina, OH	21 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 584-0143
Grand Lake Home Health	St Marys, OH	24 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 394-7434

Nursing homes near Van Wert

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Van Wert Manor	Van Wert, OH	0.9 mi	5 of 5	62	(419) 238-6655
Vancrest Health Care Center	Van Wert, OH	1.8 mi	5 of 5	93	(419) 238-4646
Divine Rehabilitation And Nursing At Shane Hill	Rockford, OH	12 mi	4 of 5	69	(419) 363-2620

Straight-line miles from the center of Van Wert. 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 Van Wert

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 37% of the $3,924 monthly median income of Van Wert 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 Van Wert: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Van Wert?

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 37% of the $3,924 monthly median income of Van Wert 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 Van Wert, OH