Parkinson's Care in Claremont, NH: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Claremont, NH: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Sullivan County)

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.0% in Sullivan County)

2,726

residents 65 or older (21% of Claremont)

4

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

543 Claremont residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 14% in Sullivan County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

361 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (14%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Claremont ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Claremont compared with Sullivan County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Claremont	Sullivan County	New Hampshire
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	14%	9.0%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.6%	5.9%	5.0%
Residents 65 or older	21%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	23%	27%
Households with no vehicle	9.9%	5.3%	4.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,098	$53,184	—

Older residents in towns around Claremont

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Newport, NH	8.1 mi	1,191	12%
Springfield, VT	9.7 mi	807	34%
Lebanon, NH	18 mi	3,214	19%
White River Junction, VT	18 mi	420	15%
Bellows Falls, VT	19 mi	684	24%
Wilder, VT	20 mi	844	15%

Home health agencies serving Claremont

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lake Sunapee Home Care & Hospice	New London, NH	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 526-4077
Vna At Hcs Inc	Keene, NH	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 352-2253
Vna And Hospice Of Vermont And New Hampshire	White River Junction, VT	20 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(802) 478-7125
Bayada Home Health Care Inc.	Londonderry, NH	60 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(603) 318-3840

Nursing homes near Claremont

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Elm Wood Center At Claremont	Claremont, NH	0.4 mi	2 of 5	68	(603) 542-2606
Cedar Hill Health Care Center	Windsor, VT	4.6 mi	3 of 5	39	(802) 674-6609
Sullivan County Health Care	Unity, NH	5.4 mi	4 of 5	156	(603) 542-9511

Straight-line miles from the center of Claremont. 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 Claremont

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 51% of the $3,175 monthly median income of Claremont households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire'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 Claremont: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Claremont?

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 51% of the $3,175 monthly median income of Claremont households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire'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 Claremont, NH