Parkinson's Care in Atlantic City, NJ: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Atlantic City, NJ: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Atlantic County)

9.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.4% in Atlantic County)

6,410

residents 65 or older (17% of Atlantic City)

3

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

1,607 Atlantic City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 21% in Atlantic County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

589 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.3%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Atlantic City ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Atlantic City compared with Atlantic County and New Jersey

Census figure	Atlantic City	Atlantic County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.3%	7.4%	6.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.8%	7.1%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	29%	27%
Households with no vehicle	39%	11%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,503	$61,931	—

Older residents in towns around Atlantic City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Ventnor City, NJ	3.0 mi	2,943	14%
Pleasantville, NJ	3.5 mi	2,624	26%
Absecon, NJ	3.9 mi	1,615	18%
Margate City, NJ	4.4 mi	1,856	13%
Brigantine, NJ	4.7 mi	2,769	17%
Northfield, NJ	5.5 mi	1,648	18%

Home health agencies serving Atlantic City

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Egg Harbor Township, NJ	8.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(609) 272-1200
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Pennsauken, NJ	51 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(856) 354-2022
Patient Care	Egg Harbor Township, NJ	8.6 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(609) 484-7300

Nursing homes near Atlantic City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Excel Care At The Pines	Atlantic City, NJ	2.0 mi	2 of 5	151	(609) 344-8900
Our Ladys Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare	Pleasantville, NJ	4.2 mi	4 of 5	214	(609) 646-2450
Excel Care At Egg Harbor	Egg Harbor Township, NJ	4.9 mi	4 of 5	120	(609) 453-3200

Straight-line miles from the center of Atlantic City. 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 Atlantic City

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 51% of the $3,042 monthly median income of Atlantic City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 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 Atlantic City: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Atlantic City?

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 51% of the $3,042 monthly median income of Atlantic City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 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 Atlantic City, NJ