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

Local figures

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

19%

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

22%

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

449

residents 65 or older (16% of West Lafayette)

14

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

76 West Lafayette residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 22% in Coshocton County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

86 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (22%).

Medicare lists 14 home health agencies serving West Lafayette ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

West Lafayette compared with Coshocton County and Ohio

Census figure	West Lafayette	Coshocton County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	22%	11%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.2%	7.5%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	31%	32%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	12%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,568	$40,065	—

Older residents in towns around West Lafayette

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Coshocton, OH	5.1 mi	2,273	21%
Newcomerstown, OH	8.2 mi	604	17%
Sugarcreek, OH	17 mi	469	18%
New Concord, OH	20 mi	364	24%
Cambridge, OH	20 mi	2,040	30%
Millersburg, OH	21 mi	792	30%

Home health agencies serving West Lafayette

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Union Hospital Home Health Agency	Dover, OH	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 343-6909
American Nursing Care, Inc	Zanesville, OH	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 452-0569
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Ohio	Dublin, OH	75 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 408-0104
Genesis Home Care	Zanesville, OH	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 452-5458
Interim Healthcare Of Columbus	Worthington, OH	68 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 888-3130
Cleveland Clinic Home Care	Independence, OH	77 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(216) 636-8631

Nursing homes near West Lafayette

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lafayette Pointe Nursing & Rehab Ctr	West Lafayette, OH	0.4 mi	4 of 5	65	(740) 545-6355
Altercare Coshocton Inc.	Coshocton, OH	5.7 mi	3 of 5	74	(740) 622-2074
Roscoe Gardens Skilled Nursing And Rehab	Coshocton, OH	6.7 mi	2 of 5	72	(740) 622-1220

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

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 42% of the $3,381 monthly median income of West Lafayette 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 Lafayette: common questions

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

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 42% of the $3,381 monthly median income of West Lafayette 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 Lafayette, OH