Parkinson's Care in Forked River, NJ: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Forked River, NJ: the local picture

9.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Ocean County)

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.2% in Ocean County)

1,315

residents 65 or older (25% of Forked River)

3

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

126 Forked River residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (9.6%; 20% in Ocean County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

169 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Forked River ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Forked River compared with Ocean County and New Jersey

Census figure	Forked River	Ocean County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	9.6%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	6.2%	6.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.5%	5.9%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	25%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	30%	27%
Households with no vehicle	2.4%	6.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,667	$62,752	—

Older residents in towns around Forked River

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Barnegat, NJ	5.4 mi	593	9.6%
Beachwood, NJ	7.2 mi	2,182	11%
Ocean Acres, NJ	7.9 mi	3,300	20%
South Toms River, NJ	7.9 mi	289	7.6%
Holiday City South, NJ	9.4 mi	2,808	21%
Holiday City-Berkeley, NJ	11 mi	8,958	29%

Home health agencies serving Forked River

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Whiting, NJ	8.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(732) 350-2355
Visiting Nurse Association Of Central Jersey Home Care And Hospice	Toms River, NJ	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(732) 818-6872
Hackensack Meridian At Home Ocean County	Brick, NJ	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(732) 206-8100

Nursing homes near Forked River

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Tallwoods Care Center	Bayville, NJ	4.7 mi	3 of 5	180	(732) 237-2220
Crystal Lake Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Bayville, NJ	4.8 mi	not rated	235	(732) 269-0500
Barnegat Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Barnegat, NJ	5.7 mi	2 of 5	115	(609) 698-1400

Straight-line miles from the center of Forked River. 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 Forked River

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,972 monthly median income of Forked River households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 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 Forked River: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Forked River?

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,972 monthly median income of Forked River households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 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 Forked River, NJ