Parkinson's Care in Bennington, VT: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Bennington, VT: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Bennington County)

9.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.1% in Bennington County)

2,486

residents 65 or older (27% of Bennington)

2

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

591 Bennington residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 18% in Bennington County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 2 home health agencies serving Bennington ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Bennington compared with Bennington County and Vermont

Census figure	Bennington	Bennington County	Vermont
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.3%	7.1%	6.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.9%	5.4%	4.9%
Residents 65 or older	27%	24%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	13%	7.5%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,315	$57,713	—

Older residents in towns around Bennington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hoosick Falls, NY	8.8 mi	911	35%
Williamstown, MA	11 mi	764	10%
North Adams, MA	14 mi	2,727	27%
Adams, MA	17 mi	1,377	17%
Mechanicville, NY	26 mi	889	29%
West Sand Lake, NY	27 mi	637	28%

Home health agencies serving Bennington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Rutland, VT	52 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(802) 857-5030
Vna & Hospice Of The Southwest Region, Inc.	Rutland, VT	52 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(802) 775-0568

Nursing homes near Bennington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Crescent Manor Care Ctrs	Bennington, VT	0.5 mi	2 of 5	90	(802) 447-1501
Bennington Health & Rehab	Bennington, VT	1.3 mi	2 of 5	91	(802) 442-8525
Vermont Veterans' Home	Bennington, VT	1.3 mi	1 of 5	177	(802) 447-6510

Straight-line miles from the center of Bennington. 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 Bennington

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,693 monthly median income of Bennington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 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 Bennington: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Bennington?

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,693 monthly median income of Bennington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 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 Bennington, VT