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

Local figures

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

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Strafford County)

5.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.7% in Strafford County)

5,597

residents 65 or older (17% of Dover)

7

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

694 Dover residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 21% in Strafford County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

302 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.8%).

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Dover ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Dover compared with Strafford County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Dover	Strafford County	New Hampshire
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	21%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.8%	7.7%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.1%	6.0%	5.0%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	31%	27%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	4.9%	4.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,602	$60,487	—

Older residents in towns around Dover

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Durham, NH	3.7 mi	802	11%
Somersworth, NH	4.6 mi	1,700	27%
South Berwick, ME	5.3 mi	528	12%
South Eliot, ME	5.8 mi	1,380	10%
Newmarket, NH	8.2 mi	756	7.2%
Rochester, NH	9.1 mi	6,487	28%

Home health agencies serving Dover

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Wentworth Home Care & Hospice, An Amedisys Partner	Somersworth, NH	4.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 692-0200
Elara Caring	Newburyport, MA	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(978) 904-1454
Caretenders	Epping, NH	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(603) 952-3500
Cornerstone Vna	Rochester, NH	9.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 332-1133
Interim Healthcare	Manchester, NH	32 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 668-6956
Pathways Healthcare LLC	Londonderry, NH	33 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 481-9077

Nursing homes near Dover

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Langdon Place Of Dover	Dover, NH	1.3 mi	5 of 5	30	(603) 743-4110
Dover Center For Health & Rehabilitation	Dover, NH	1.9 mi	4 of 5	112	(603) 742-2676
Saint Ann Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Dover, NH	3.2 mi	4 of 5	54	(603) 742-2612

Straight-line miles from the center of Dover. 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 Dover

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 29% of the $5,634 monthly median income of Dover 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 Dover: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Dover?

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 29% of the $5,634 monthly median income of Dover 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 Dover, NH