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

Local figures

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

19%

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

3.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.7% in Rockingham County)

2,187

residents 65 or older (22% of Exeter)

12

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

409 Exeter residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 14% in Rockingham County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

79 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.6%).

Medicare lists 12 home health agencies serving Exeter ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Exeter compared with Rockingham County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Exeter	Rockingham County	New Hampshire
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.6%	5.7%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.4%	3.9%	5.0%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	24%	27%
Households with no vehicle	6.2%	3.1%	4.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,365	$75,258	—

Older residents in towns around Exeter

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hampton, NH	6.5 mi	2,720	13%
Newmarket, NH	6.8 mi	756	7.2%
Hampton Beach, NH	8.0 mi	879	18%
Amesbury, MA	8.7 mi	3,170	15%
Epping, NH	8.7 mi	762	13%
Portsmouth, NH	10 mi	4,946	17%

Home health agencies serving Exeter

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Portsmouth, NH	9.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 436-0815
Elara Caring	Newburyport, MA	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(978) 904-1454
Tufts Medicine Care At Home - Home Health NH	North Hampton, NH	6.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 854-5757
Caretenders	Epping, NH	8.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(603) 952-3500
Cornerstone Vna	Rochester, NH	23 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	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 668-6956

Nursing homes near Exeter

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Exeter Center	Exeter, NH	1.6 mi	3 of 5	81	(603) 778-0531
Riverwoods At Exeter	Exeter, NH	2.1 mi	5 of 5	8	(603) 772-4700
Rockingham County Nursing Home	Brentwood, NH	5.9 mi	4 of 5	226	(603) 679-5335

Straight-line miles from the center of Exeter. 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 Exeter

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 33% of the $4,864 monthly median income of Exeter 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 Exeter: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Exeter?

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 33% of the $4,864 monthly median income of Exeter 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 Exeter, NH