Parkinson's Care in York Harbor, ME: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in York Harbor, ME: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in York County)

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.8% in York County)

981

residents 65 or older (23% of York Harbor)

5

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

206 York Harbor residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 15% in York County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

143 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (15%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving York Harbor ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

York Harbor compared with York County and Maine

Census figure	York Harbor	York County	Maine
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	15%	5.8%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.8%	3.6%	4.8%
Residents 65 or older	23%	22%	22%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	27%	29%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	4.7%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,778	$59,150	—

Older residents in towns around York Harbor

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Kittery, ME	5.9 mi	1,402	26%
South Eliot, ME	7.4 mi	1,380	10%
Portsmouth, NH	8.8 mi	4,946	17%
South Berwick, ME	9.7 mi	528	12%
Dover, NH	12 mi	5,597	13%
Durham, NH	14 mi	802	11%

Home health agencies serving York Harbor

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Portsmouth, NH	9.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 436-0815
Centerwell Home Health	South Portland, ME	39 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(207) 772-0954
Cornerstone Vna	Rochester, NH	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 332-1133
Interim Healthcare	Manchester, NH	42 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 668-6956
York Hospital Home Care	York, ME	0.9 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(207) 351-2194

Nursing homes near York Harbor

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Durgin Pines	Kittery, ME	3.7 mi	5 of 5	81	(207) 439-9800
Edgewood Centre (The)	Portsmouth, NH	8.0 mi	3 of 5	156	(603) 436-0099
Cedar Healthcare Center	Portsmouth, NH	8.0 mi	5 of 5	102	(603) 431-2530

Straight-line miles from the center of York Harbor. 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 York Harbor

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,565 monthly median income of York Harbor households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 York Harbor: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in York Harbor?

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,565 monthly median income of York Harbor households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 York Harbor, ME