Westmont, Pennsylvania

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Westmont, PA

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Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Westmont, PA: the local picture

7.9%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Cambria County)
3.2%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.9% in Cambria County)
1,061
residents 65 or older (22% of Westmont)
16
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Westmont ZIP codes in their service area

84 Westmont residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (7.9%; 21% in Cambria County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

34 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.2%).

Medicare lists 16 home health agencies serving Westmont ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Westmont compared with Cambria County and Pennsylvania

Census figureWestmontCambria CountyPennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking7.9%21%20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering3.2%7.9%7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing4.8%7.2%6.6%
Residents 65 or older22%24%19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone18%33%30%
Households with no vehicle1.0%10%10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$90,156$43,129—

Older residents in towns around Westmont

TownDistanceResidents 65+Walking difficulty (65+)
Elim, PA1.6 mi96828%
Johnstown, PA1.8 mi3,66531%
Belmont, PA4.4 mi80429%
Geistown, PA4.6 mi7779.5%
Windber, PA8.9 mi7609.6%
Nanty-Glo, PA12 mi68615%

Home health agencies serving Westmont

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Medi Home Health Agency IncPittsburgh, PA47 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(412) 242-8540
Conemaugh Home HealthJohnstown, PA5.2 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(814) 534-7500
Windber Home Health AgencyWindber, PA9.0 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(814) 467-3000
Penn Home Health, IncIndiana, PA23 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(724) 465-0440
Visiting Nurse Association Of Indiana CountyIndiana, PA23 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(724) 463-6340
Upmc Home Healthcare Of Central PennsylvaniaAltoona, PA32 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(814) 946-5411

Nursing homes near Westmont

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Heritage Ridge Senior Living At JohnstownJohnstown, PA0.9 mi1 of 563(814) 255-6844
Quality Life Services - WestmontJohnstown, PA1.0 mi3 of 541(814) 255-5539
Hilltop Heights Health & Rehab CenterJohnstown, PA1.5 mi1 of 5120(814) 255-1488

Straight-line miles from the center of Westmont. 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 Westmont

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 16% of the $7,513 monthly median income of Westmont 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 Westmont: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Westmont?

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 16% of the $7,513 monthly median income of Westmont 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.

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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