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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Wellston, OH: the local picture

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30% in Jackson County)

8.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (11% in Jackson County)

974

residents 65 or older (18% of Wellston)

15

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

94 Wellston residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 30% in Jackson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

72 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.0%).

Medicare lists 15 home health agencies serving Wellston ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Wellston compared with Jackson County and Ohio

Census figure	Wellston	Jackson County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	30%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.0%	11%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.7%	11%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	31%	32%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	7.6%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,457	$40,845	—

Older residents in towns around Wellston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Jackson, OH	7.6 mi	1,128	45%
Waverly, OH	24 mi	1,126	19%
Athens, OH	28 mi	1,476	25%
The Plains, OH	28 mi	1,010	31%
Gallipolis, OH	28 mi	884	30%
Point Pleasant, WV	29 mi	1,143	41%

Home health agencies serving Wellston

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Achh Of CA - Circleville	Circleville, OH	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(740) 474-7826
National Church Residences Home And Community Serv	Chillicothe, OH	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 947-3010
Ross County Home Health LLC	Chillicothe, OH	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(740) 775-1114
Abbott Home Care, Inc	Coal Grove, OH	41 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 534-9908
Pleasant Valley Home Health	Gallipolis, OH	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 208-5599
Holzer Home Care	Gallipolis, OH	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 446-5301

Nursing homes near Wellston

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Edgewood Manor Of Wellston	Wellston, OH	0.7 mi	5 of 5	50	(740) 384-5611
Jenkins Care Community	Wellston, OH	1.7 mi	4 of 5	57	(740) 384-2119
Four Winds Nursing Facility	Jackson, OH	3.6 mi	3 of 5	86	(740) 286-7551

Straight-line miles from the center of Wellston. 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 Wellston

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 39% of the $3,705 monthly median income of Wellston 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 Wellston: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Wellston?

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 39% of the $3,705 monthly median income of Wellston 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 Wellston, OH