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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Westfield, MA: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Hampden County)

5.3%

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

7,534

residents 65 or older (19% of Westfield)

29

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

1,268 Westfield residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 23% in Hampden County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

377 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.3%).

Medicare lists 29 home health agencies serving Westfield ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Westfield compared with Hampden County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Westfield	Hampden County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	23%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.3%	8.0%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.8%	9.3%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	33%	29%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,591	$48,894	—

Older residents in towns around Westfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
West Springfield Town, MA	5.5 mi	5,038	18%
Agawam Town, MA	7.4 mi	6,890	20%
Holyoke, MA	7.7 mi	7,606	33%
Easthampton, MA	9.8 mi	3,843	19%
Chicopee, MA	9.9 mi	10,770	25%
Springfield, MA	11 mi	20,464	30%

Home health agencies serving Westfield

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Braintree, MA	90 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 969-7517
Amedisys Home Health Care	Agawam, MA	8.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(413) 789-0027
Legacy Lifecare Visiting Nurse Agency - West	Longmeadow, MA	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(413) 567-6211
Caretenders	Holyoke, MA	7.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(413) 592-1762
Holyoke Visiting Nurse Assoc	Holyoke, MA	7.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(413) 887-5543
Comfort Plus Caregivers LLC	East Longmeadow, MA	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, home health aides	(413) 224-2651

Nursing homes near Westfield

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Vantage At Westfield LLC	Westfield, MA	1.9 mi	2 of 5	98	(413) 729-5018
Westfield Rehabilitation And Health Center	Westfield, MA	3.6 mi	2 of 5	80	(413) 568-2341
Vantage At West Springfield LLC	West Springfield, MA	6.3 mi	3 of 5	168	(413) 733-3151

Straight-line miles from the center of Westfield. 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 Westfield

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 33% of the $5,216 monthly median income of Westfield 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 Westfield: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Westfield?

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 33% of the $5,216 monthly median income of Westfield 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 Westfield, MA