In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Garden City, NY
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Parkinson’s Care in Garden City, NY: the local picture
445 Garden City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 17% in Nassau County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
168 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.2%).
Medicare lists 20 home health agencies serving Garden City ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Garden City compared with Nassau County and New York
| Census figure | Garden City | Nassau County | New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 11% | 17% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 4.2% | 6.6% | 8.2% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8% | 6.8% | 8.3% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 19% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 25% | 20% | 29% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.3% | 6.8% | 29% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $114,375 | $100,301 | — |
Older residents in towns around Garden City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City South, NY | 1.2 mi | 643 | 17% |
| Mineola, NY | 1.5 mi | 3,434 | 20% |
| Garden City Park, NY | 1.5 mi | 1,545 | 16% |
| Hempstead, NY | 2.0 mi | 7,751 | 18% |
| West Hempstead, NY | 2.1 mi | 3,391 | 16% |
| New Hyde Park, NY | 2.2 mi | 1,962 | 21% |
Home health agencies serving Garden City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Westbury, NY | 4.4 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (516) 746-8013 |
| Emerest Home Health Care Of Long Island | Flushing, NY | 9.8 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (914) 693-6800 |
| Americare Certified Special Services, Inc Chha | Brooklyn, NY | 16 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (718) 535-3100 |
| Vns Of NY Home Care Chha | New York, NY | 17 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (212) 609-7300 |
| Revival Home Health Care | Staten Island, NY | 25 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (718) 629-1000 |
| Tender Loving Care, An Amedisys Company | Carle Place, NY | 2.5 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (516) 935-3737 |
Nursing homes near Garden City
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | Hempstead, NY | 1.6 mi | 3 of 5 | 280 | (516) 565-4800 |
| Townhouse Center For Rehabilitation & Nursing | Uniondale, NY | 2.2 mi | 3 of 5 | 280 | (516) 565-1900 |
| Garden Care Center | Franklin Square, NY | 2.2 mi | 5 of 5 | 150 | (516) 775-2100 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Garden City. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in Garden City
At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 17% of the $9,531 monthly median income of Garden City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member.
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.
Parkinson’s Care in Garden City: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Garden City?
At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 17% of the $9,531 monthly median income of Garden City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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.
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