Parkinson's Care in Essex Junction, VT: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Essex Junction, VT: the local picture

13%

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

7.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.1% in Chittenden County)

1,607

residents 65 or older (15% of Essex Junction)

2

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

213 Essex Junction residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 14% in Chittenden County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

119 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.4%).

Medicare lists 2 home health agencies serving Essex Junction ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Essex Junction compared with Chittenden County and Vermont

Census figure	Essex Junction	Chittenden County	Vermont
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.4%	5.1%	6.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.9%	4.3%	4.9%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.0%	7.1%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,134	$70,052	—

Older residents in towns around Essex Junction

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Winooski, VT	3.5 mi	904	27%
South Burlington, VT	5.0 mi	3,696	12%
Burlington, VT	6.2 mi	5,421	22%
Shelburne, VT	8.6 mi	1,951	7.5%
Milton, VT	9.7 mi	562	30%
Keeseville, NY	18 mi	501	19%

Home health agencies serving Essex Junction

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Rutland, VT	61 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(802) 857-5030
Uvmhn Home Health And Hospice	Colchester, VT	5.4 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(802) 658-1900

Nursing homes near Essex Junction

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Premier Rehab And Healthcare At Burlington	Burlington, VT	4.6 mi	1 of 5	164	(802) 658-4200
Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare	Burlington, VT	7.4 mi	3 of 5	160	(802) 863-6384
Elderwood At Burlington	Burlington, VT	7.7 mi	2 of 5	150	(802) 658-6717

Straight-line miles from the center of Essex Junction. 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 Essex Junction

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $6,261 monthly median income of Essex Junction households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 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 Essex Junction: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Essex Junction?

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $6,261 monthly median income of Essex Junction households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 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 Essex Junction, VT