West Wyoming, Pennsylvania

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in West Wyoming, PA

Daily help at home for someone living with Parkinson’s, from caregivers with relevant experience: routines, movement, meals and medication reminders. Post what you need in West Wyoming for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in West Wyoming, PA: the local picture

20%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Luzerne County)
3.9%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.5% in Luzerne County)
695
residents 65 or older (26% of West Wyoming)
19
Medicare-certified home health agencies list West Wyoming ZIP codes in their service area

138 West Wyoming residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 20% in Luzerne County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

27 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.9%).

Medicare lists 19 home health agencies serving West Wyoming ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

West Wyoming compared with Luzerne County and Pennsylvania

Census figureWest WyomingLuzerne CountyPennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking20%20%20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering3.9%6.5%7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing11%6.3%6.6%
Residents 65 or older26%20%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone33%33%30%
Households with no vehicle4.8%9.5%10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$52,981$49,926—

Older residents in towns around West Wyoming

TownDistanceResidents 65+Walking difficulty (65+)
Wyoming, PA1.3 mi70519%
Swoyersville, PA2.0 mi1,37311%
Exeter, PA2.1 mi1,47831%
Forty Fort, PA3.0 mi69814%
West Pittston, PA3.0 mi1,03015%
Luzerne, PA3.1 mi73523%

Home health agencies serving West Wyoming

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Personal Home Healthcare And HospiceBlakely, PA17 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(570) 342-3314
Revolutionary Home Health IncEynon, PA20 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(570) 383-7502
Aveanna Home HealthWest Pittston, PA3.3 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(570) 655-3581
Superior Health Services IncDupont, PA6.7 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(570) 883-9581
Allied Services Home HealthClarks Summit, PA14 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(570) 348-2200
Geisinger Home HealthDanville, PA46 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(570) 284-3390

Nursing homes near West Wyoming

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Highland Manor Rehabilitation And Nursing CenterExeter, PA1.5 mi2 of 5120(570) 655-3791
Wesley VillagePittston, PA2.9 mi3 of 5160(570) 655-2891
Maple Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare CenterKingston, PA3.9 mi3 of 592(570) 288-5496

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

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,415 monthly median income of West Wyoming households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Wyoming: common questions

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

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,415 monthly median income of West Wyoming households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 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.

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