Parkinson's Care in Waldorf, MD: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Waldorf, MD: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Charles County)

6.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.1% in Charles County)

9,348

residents 65 or older (11% of Waldorf)

8

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

2,184 Waldorf residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 20% in Charles County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Waldorf ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Waldorf compared with Charles County and Maryland

Census figure	Waldorf	Charles County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.3%	6.1%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.9%	7.1%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	11%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	25%	27%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	3.9%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,590	$79,445	—

Older residents in towns around Waldorf

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bensville, MD	4.6 mi	1,651	17%
La Plata, MD	5.3 mi	1,871	12%
Brandywine, MD	5.4 mi	1,661	21%
Accokeek, MD	6.4 mi	1,957	17%
Bryans Road, MD	9.3 mi	953	25%
Fort Washington, MD	9.7 mi	5,433	16%

Home health agencies serving Waldorf

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Americare In Home Nursing	Fort Washington, MD	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 296-9002
Adventist Home Health Services, Inc.	Silver Spring, MD	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 592-4400
Medstar Health Vna	Washington, DC	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(202) 882-6988
Medstar Health Home Care	Hyattsville, MD	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(240) 965-2929
Human Touch Home Health Of Maryland, Inc	Beltsville, MD	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(240) 582-7563
Homecall	Easton, MD	47 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 822-4020

Nursing homes near Waldorf

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Waldorf Center	Waldorf, MD	1.0 mi	4 of 5	115	(301) 645-2813
Restore Health Rehabilitation Center	White Plains, MD	2.3 mi	3 of 5	80	(240) 448-2000
Green Acres Nursing And Rehab	La Plata, MD	5.7 mi	5 of 5	170	(301) 934-1900

Straight-line miles from the center of Waldorf. 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 Waldorf

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $6,549 monthly median income of Waldorf households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland'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 Waldorf: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Waldorf?

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $6,549 monthly median income of Waldorf households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland'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 Waldorf, MD