Parkinson's Care in Fair Haven, VT: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Fair Haven, VT: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Rutland County)

7.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.5% in Rutland County)

474

residents 65 or older (19% of Fair Haven)

2

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

116 Fair Haven residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 17% in Rutland County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

36 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.6%).

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

Fair Haven compared with Rutland County and Vermont

Census figure	Fair Haven	Rutland County	Vermont
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.6%	6.5%	6.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.1%	6.9%	4.9%
Residents 65 or older	19%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	1.3%	6.4%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,568	$50,429	—

Older residents in towns around Fair Haven

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Whitehall, NY	8.9 mi	480	24%
Rutland, VT	15 mi	4,112	20%
Ticonderoga, NY	19 mi	752	31%
Hudson Falls, NY	25 mi	1,749	17%
Warrensburg, NY	26 mi	632	22%
Glens Falls, NY	27 mi	2,344	17%

Home health agencies serving Fair Haven

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Rutland, VT	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(802) 857-5030
Vna & Hospice Of The Southwest Region, Inc.	Rutland, VT	15 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(802) 775-0568

Nursing homes near Fair Haven

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Slate Valley Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	Granville, NY	11 mi	5 of 5	88	(518) 642-2346
Granville Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	Granville, NY	13 mi	1 of 5	120	(518) 642-2710
Rutland Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center	Rutland, VT	15 mi	5 of 5	103	(802) 775-2941

Straight-line miles from the center of Fair Haven. 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 Fair Haven

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 46% of the $3,797 monthly median income of Fair Haven 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 Fair Haven: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Fair Haven?

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 46% of the $3,797 monthly median income of Fair Haven 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 Fair Haven, VT