Parkinson's Care in Wakefield, MA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Wakefield, MA: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Middlesex County)

6.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.7% in Middlesex County)

5,268

residents 65 or older (19% of Wakefield)

30

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

1,014 Wakefield residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 16% in Middlesex County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

302 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.0%).

Medicare lists 30 home health agencies serving Wakefield ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Wakefield compared with Middlesex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Wakefield	Middlesex County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.0%	6.7%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	6.5%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	10%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,979	$78,342	—

Older residents in towns around Wakefield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lynnfield, MA	2.4 mi	2,338	7.0%
Stoneham, MA	2.7 mi	4,755	19%
Reading, MA	3.0 mi	5,289	13%
Melrose, MA	3.4 mi	6,106	17%
Saugus, MA	3.6 mi	6,337	18%
Woburn, MA	4.7 mi	6,588	18%

Home health agencies serving Wakefield

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Patient Care Solutions, LLC	Danvers, MA	7.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 595-0311
Amedisys Home Health Care	Wakefield, MA	0.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 685-2818
Elara Caring	Newburyport, MA	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(978) 904-1454
All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc	Lynn, MA	6.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 598-2454
Alternative Home Health Care, LLC	Methuen, MA	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 657-7444
Visiting Nurse And Community Care	Arlington, MA	7.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 396-2633

Nursing homes near Wakefield

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Regalcare At Wakefield	Wakefield, MA	0.3 mi	1 of 5	149	(781) 245-7600
Bear Hill Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Stoneham, MA	1.8 mi	5 of 5	169	(781) 438-8515
Greenwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Wakefield, MA	1.9 mi	5 of 5	36	(781) 246-0211

Straight-line miles from the center of Wakefield. 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 Wakefield

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $6,832 monthly median income of Wakefield households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Wakefield: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Wakefield?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $6,832 monthly median income of Wakefield households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Wakefield, MA