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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in East Merrimack, NH: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Hillsborough County)

4.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.1% in Hillsborough County)

1,081

residents 65 or older (21% of East Merrimack)

13

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

192 East Merrimack residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 16% in Hillsborough County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

51 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.8%).

Medicare lists 13 home health agencies serving East Merrimack ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

East Merrimack compared with Hillsborough County and New Hampshire

Census figure	East Merrimack	Hillsborough County	New Hampshire
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.8%	6.1%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.4%	5.4%	5.0%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	28%	27%
Households with no vehicle	3.6%	5.2%	4.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,403	$66,323	—

Older residents in towns around East Merrimack

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Londonderry, NH	6.1 mi	2,017	16%
Hudson, NH	7.9 mi	1,492	20%
Manchester, NH	8.0 mi	17,909	18%
Nashua, NH	8.5 mi	15,436	18%
Pinardville, NH	9.1 mi	900	14%
Derry, NH	10 mi	3,166	21%

Home health agencies serving East Merrimack

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Portsmouth, NH	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 436-0815
Caretenders	Epping, NH	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(603) 952-3500
Tufts Medicine Care At Home - Home Health NH	North Hampton, NH	34 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 854-5757
Vna Home Health And Hospice Services, Inc	Manchester, NH	7.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 622-3781
Interim Healthcare	Manchester, NH	8.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 668-6956
Tufts Medicine Care At Home	Lowell, MA	19 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 552-4000

Nursing homes near East Merrimack

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ridgewood Center, Genesis Healthcare	Bedford, NH	6.1 mi	2 of 5	150	(603) 623-8805
Bedford Hills Center	Bedford, NH	6.3 mi	4 of 5	147	(603) 625-6462
Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Bedford, NH	6.8 mi	1 of 5	102	(603) 627-4147

Straight-line miles from the center of East Merrimack. 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 East Merrimack

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 32% of the $5,117 monthly median income of East Merrimack 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 East Merrimack: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in East Merrimack?

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 32% of the $5,117 monthly median income of East Merrimack 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 East Merrimack, NH