In-Home Parkinson's Care in Binghamton University, NY

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Binghamton University, NY: the local picture

0

residents 65 or older (0.0% of Binghamton University)

2

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

$19.05

median hourly wage of home care aides in New York (BLS, May 2025)

0 Binghamton University residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (—; 20% in Broome County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

0 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (—).

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

Binghamton University compared with Broome County and New York

Census figure	Binghamton University	Broome County	New York
Residents 65 or older	0.0%	20%	18%

Older residents in towns around Binghamton University

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Johnson City, NY	2.5 mi	3,343	21%
Binghamton, NY	3.1 mi	8,479	25%
Endwell, NY	3.7 mi	2,576	20%
Endicott, NY	4.9 mi	2,465	23%
Chenango Bridge, NY	8.0 mi	731	17%
Apalachin, NY	9.8 mi	454	15%

Home health agencies serving Binghamton University

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Twin Tier Home Health, Inc	Johnson City, NY	2.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(607) 763-8946
Lourdes At Home Chha	Vestal, NY	2.4 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(607) 772-1598

Nursing homes near Binghamton University

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Willow Point Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Vestal, NY	0.6 mi	1 of 5	300	(607) 763-4400
Susquehanna Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, L L C	Johnson City, NY	0.9 mi	1 of 5	160	(607) 729-9206
Elizabeth Church Manor Nursing Home	Binghamton, NY	3.3 mi	2 of 5	120	(607) 722-3463

Straight-line miles from the center of Binghamton University. 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 Binghamton University

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member.

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 Binghamton University: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Binghamton University?

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Binghamton University, NY