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

Local figures

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

23%

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

6.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.9% in Westmoreland County)

699

residents 65 or older (14% of Vandergrift)

19

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

163 Vandergrift residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 18% in Westmoreland County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

44 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.3%).

Medicare lists 19 home health agencies serving Vandergrift ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Vandergrift compared with Westmoreland County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Vandergrift	Westmoreland County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.3%	5.9%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.3%	6.3%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	14%	24%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.2%	6.2%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,688	$53,414	—

Older residents in towns around Vandergrift

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lower Burrell, PA	7.6 mi	2,946	13%
Natrona Heights, PA	8.1 mi	1,561	11%
Brackenridge, PA	8.6 mi	576	16%
New Kensington, PA	9.5 mi	2,696	26%
Tarentum, PA	9.7 mi	766	35%
Arnold, PA	10 mi	922	34%

Home health agencies serving Vandergrift

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Medi Home Health Agency Inc	Pittsburgh, PA	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 242-8540
Excela Health Home Care & Hospice	Greensburg, PA	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 689-1800
Amedisys Home Health	Butler, PA	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(724) 284-4663
Family Home Health LP	Monroeville, PA	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 856-4000
Presbyterian Seniorcare At Home, Inc	Verona, PA	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 826-4055
Concordia Visiting Nurses	Cabot, PA	17 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 352-6200

Nursing homes near Vandergrift

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Quality Life Services - Apollo	Apollo, PA	2.9 mi	1 of 5	177	(412) 727-3451
Hillcrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Lower Burrell, PA	8.5 mi	1 of 5	103	(724) 339-1071
Eden Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Brackenridge, PA	8.8 mi	1 of 5	97	(724) 224-9200

Straight-line miles from the center of Vandergrift. 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 Vandergrift

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 38% of the $3,224 monthly median income of Vandergrift 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 Vandergrift: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Vandergrift?

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 38% of the $3,224 monthly median income of Vandergrift 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 Vandergrift, PA