Parkinson's Care in Broad Brook, CT: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Broad Brook, CT: the local picture

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Capitol Planning Region)

6.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.3% in Capitol Planning Region)

734

residents 65 or older (20% of Broad Brook)

15

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

207 Broad Brook residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 17% in Capitol Planning Region). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

48 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.5%).

Medicare lists 15 home health agencies serving Broad Brook ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Broad Brook compared with Capitol Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Broad Brook	Capitol Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.5%	7.3%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.3%	6.5%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	20%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	6.8%	9.8%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,667	$66,388	—

Older residents in towns around Broad Brook

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Southwood Acres, CT	3.6 mi	1,446	18%
Hazardville, CT	5.5 mi	1,219	23%
Rockville, CT	5.6 mi	1,019	24%
Windsor Locks, CT	5.8 mi	2,285	13%
Thompsonville, CT	6.3 mi	1,251	24%
Sherwood Manor, CT	7.0 mi	1,169	13%

Home health agencies serving Broad Brook

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Global Horizon Home Care	Bloomfield, CT	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 243-0560
Elara Caring	Rocky Hill, CT	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 632-4000
Masters In Home Care, LLC	Rocky Hill, CT	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 265-4427
Trinity Health Of New England At Home	Hartford, CT	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 763-7600
Hartford Healthcare At Home	East Hartford, CT	9.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 249-4862
Greater Manchester Homecare, LLC	Vernon, CT	5.8 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 872-9163

Nursing homes near Broad Brook

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fresh River Healthcare	East Windsor, CT	3.5 mi	5 of 5	140	(860) 623-9846
Touchpoints At Chestnut	East Windsor, CT	4.1 mi	3 of 5	57	(860) 292-5394
Bickford Health Care Center	Windsor Locks, CT	4.5 mi	1 of 5	48	(860) 623-4351

Straight-line miles from the center of Broad Brook. 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 Broad Brook

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,472 monthly median income of Broad Brook households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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 Broad Brook: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Broad Brook?

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,472 monthly median income of Broad Brook households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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 Broad Brook, CT