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

Local figures

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

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in York County)

16%

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

5,888

residents 65 or older (13% of York)

30

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

1,513 York residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 19% in York County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

925 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (16%).

Medicare lists 30 home health agencies serving York ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

York compared with York County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	York	York County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	19%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	16%	8.0%	7.3%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	5.9%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	13%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	20%	5.9%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,574	$55,711	—

Older residents in towns around York

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
North York, PA	0.9 mi	218	8.7%
Grantley, PA	1.7 mi	664	1.9%
West York, PA	1.7 mi	601	16%
Valley View, PA	1.9 mi	372	16%
Pleasureville, PA	2.9 mi	360	10%
Emigsville, PA	3.0 mi	643	12%

Home health agencies serving York

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Wellspan Vna Home Care	York, PA	0.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 812-4433
Centerwell Home Health	Lancaster, PA	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 291-5943
Penn Medicine Home Health Lancaster General Health	Lancaster, PA	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 397-8251
Amedisys Home Health	Lancaster, PA	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 291-8396
Accentcare Home Health Of Central Pennsylvania	Elizabethtown, PA	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 367-2571
Upmc Home Healthcare Of Central Pennsylvania	Altoona, PA	96 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 946-5411

Nursing homes near York

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rest Haven-York	York, PA	1.4 mi	2 of 5	159	(717) 843-9866
Yorkview Nursing And Rehabilitation	York, PA	1.6 mi	1 of 5	270	(717) 845-2661
Concordia At Spiritrust Sprenkle Drive	York, PA	2.1 mi	4 of 5	104	(717) 767-5404

Straight-line miles from the center of York. 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

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 40% of the $3,048 monthly median income of York 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 York: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in York?

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 40% of the $3,048 monthly median income of York 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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in York, PA