Parkinson's Care in Clarkson, NY: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Clarkson, NY: the local picture

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Monroe County)

5.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.8% in Monroe County)

1,021

residents 65 or older (21% of Clarkson)

0

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

99 Clarkson residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (10%; 19% in Monroe County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

55 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.7%).

Clarkson compared with Monroe County and New York

Census figure	Clarkson	Monroe County	New York
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	10%	19%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.7%	6.8%	8.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.1%	6.3%	8.3%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	32%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.8%	11%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,000	$58,039	—

Older residents in towns around Clarkson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Brockport, NY	2.2 mi	743	16%
Hamlin, NY	4.3 mi	791	14%
Spencerport, NY	6.5 mi	717	11%
Hilton, NY	7.1 mi	943	23%
Greece, NY	11 mi	3,139	22%
North Gates, NY	12 mi	1,926	31%

Nursing homes near Clarkson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Elderwood Of Lakeside At Brockport	Brockport, NY	2.0 mi	4 of 5	120	(585) 395-6095
Wedgewood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Spencerport, NY	6.6 mi	2 of 5	29	(585) 352-4810
Hamilton Manor Nursing Home	Rochester, NY	11 mi	4 of 5	40	(585) 225-0450

Straight-line miles from the center of Clarkson. 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 Clarkson

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, which is 31% of the $5,333 monthly median income of Clarkson households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Clarkson: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Clarkson?

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, which is 31% of the $5,333 monthly median income of Clarkson households headed by someone 65 or older. 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; 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 Clarkson, NY