In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Glen Head, NY
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Parkinson’s Care in Glen Head, NY: the local picture
236 Glen Head residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 17% in Nassau County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
62 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.8%).
Medicare lists 15 home health agencies serving Glen Head ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Glen Head compared with Nassau County and New York
| Census figure | Glen Head | Nassau County | New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 26% | 17% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 6.8% | 6.6% | 8.2% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 11% | 6.8% | 8.3% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 19% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 27% | 20% | 29% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.5% | 6.8% | 29% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $100,038 | $100,301 | — |
Older residents in towns around Glen Head
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Landing, NY | 1.5 mi | 1,180 | 13% |
| Sea Cliff, NY | 1.7 mi | 952 | 5.6% |
| Locust Valley, NY | 2.7 mi | 735 | 12% |
| Glen Cove, NY | 3.1 mi | 6,398 | 19% |
| East Hills, NY | 3.4 mi | 1,139 | 4.7% |
| Port Washington, NY | 3.5 mi | 3,682 | 9.7% |
Home health agencies serving Glen Head
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Westbury, NY | 6.6 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 | 12 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (914) 693-6800 |
| Vns Of NY Home Care Chha | New York, NY | 20 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (212) 609-7300 |
| Americare Certified Special Services, Inc Chha | Brooklyn, NY | 22 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (718) 535-3100 |
| Revival Home Health Care | Staten Island, NY | 30 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 | 6.5 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (516) 935-3737 |
Nursing homes near Glen Head
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerge Nursing And Rehabilitation At Glen Cove | Glen Cove, NY | 2.0 mi | 5 of 5 | 102 | (516) 671-0858 |
| Glen Cove Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation | Glen Cove, NY | 2.0 mi | 4 of 5 | 154 | (516) 656-8000 |
| Glengariff Health Care Center | Glen Cove, NY | 2.6 mi | 3 of 5 | 262 | (516) 676-1100 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Glen Head. 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 Glen Head
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 20% of the $8,337 monthly median income of Glen Head 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 Glen Head: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Glen Head?
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 20% of the $8,337 monthly median income of Glen Head 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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