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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in West Concord, MA: the local picture

6.3%

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

0.9%

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

1,469

residents 65 or older (25% of West Concord)

18

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

87 West Concord residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (6.3%; 16% in Middlesex County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

12 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (0.9%).

Medicare lists 18 home health agencies serving West Concord ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

West Concord compared with Middlesex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	West Concord	Middlesex County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	6.3%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	0.9%	6.7%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.7%	6.5%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	25%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	3.0%	10%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$84,357	$78,342	—

Older residents in towns around West Concord

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Maynard, MA	3.2 mi	1,950	16%
Littleton Common, MA	6.7 mi	568	14%
Lexington, MA	8.8 mi	7,430	8.6%
Cochituate, MA	9.0 mi	1,267	12%
Hudson, MA	9.2 mi	3,369	21%
Waltham, MA	9.3 mi	10,228	18%

Home health agencies serving West Concord

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Braintree, MA	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 969-7517
Pivot Point Homecare Services LLC	Westborough, MA	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 873-1358
Amedisys Home Health Care	Wakefield, MA	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 685-2818
Emerson Hospital Home Care Program	Concord, MA	1.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(978) 287-8300
Acton Public Health Nursing Se	Acton, MA	2.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(978) 929-6650
West River Home Health	Newton, MA	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 707-9578

Nursing homes near West Concord

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rivercrest Long Term Care	W Concord, MA	1.3 mi	5 of 5	151	(978) 325-6856
Care One At Concord	W Concord, MA	1.7 mi	4 of 5	135	(978) 371-3400
Life Care Center Of Acton	Acton, MA	2.8 mi	4 of 5	155	(978) 263-9101

Straight-line miles from the center of West Concord. 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 West Concord

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 24% of the $7,030 monthly median income of West Concord 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 West Concord: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in West Concord?

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 24% of the $7,030 monthly median income of West Concord 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 West Concord, MA