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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in West Jefferson, OH: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Madison County)

3.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.0% in Madison County)

929

residents 65 or older (21% of West Jefferson)

22

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

150 West Jefferson residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 22% in Madison County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

31 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.6%).

Medicare lists 22 home health agencies serving West Jefferson ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

West Jefferson compared with Madison County and Ohio

Census figure	West Jefferson	Madison County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.6%	8.0%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.0%	4.7%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	21%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	24%	32%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	3.3%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,925	$58,408	—

Older residents in towns around West Jefferson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lake Darby, OH	4.8 mi	482	22%
London, OH	7.9 mi	2,032	27%
Lincoln Village, OH	9.3 mi	1,308	34%
Hilliard, OH	9.9 mi	4,376	19%
Plain City, OH	11 mi	590	28%
Grove City, OH	12 mi	7,979	20%

Home health agencies serving West Jefferson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Buckeye Home Health Care, LLC	Dayton, OH	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 291-3780
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Ohio	Dublin, OH	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 408-0104
Gem City Home Care	Dublin, OH	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 588-0228
Scarlet Home Health Care	Westerville, OH	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 732-0149
National Church Residences Home And Community Serv	Dublin, OH	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 457-6950
Mount Carmel Home Care	Columbus, OH	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 234-0100

Nursing homes near West Jefferson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Arbors West	West Jefferson, OH	1.6 mi	2 of 5	94	(614) 879-7661
London Health & Rehab Center	London, OH	8.2 mi	3 of 5	78	(740) 852-3100
Laurels Of West Columbus, The	Columbus, OH	8.8 mi	1 of 5	97	(614) 812-1200

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

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 35% of the $4,077 monthly median income of West Jefferson 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 West Jefferson: common questions

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

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 35% of the $4,077 monthly median income of West Jefferson 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 West Jefferson, OH