In-Home Parkinson's Care in Glens Falls North, NY

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Glens Falls North, NY: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Warren County)

3.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.4% in Warren County)

2,480

residents 65 or older (27% of Glens Falls North)

5

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Glens Falls North ZIP codes in their service area

528 Glens Falls North residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 16% in Warren County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

80 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.2%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving Glens Falls North ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Glens Falls North compared with Warren County and New York

Census figure	Glens Falls North	Warren County	New York
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	16%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.2%	6.4%	8.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.1%	4.0%	8.3%
Residents 65 or older	27%	24%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	7.8%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,660	$59,869	—

Older residents in towns around Glens Falls North

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
West Glens Falls, NY	2.2 mi	1,712	19%
Glens Falls, NY	2.5 mi	2,344	17%
South Glens Falls, NY	3.8 mi	651	10.0%
Hudson Falls, NY	5.5 mi	1,749	17%
Fort Edward, NY	6.8 mi	408	19%
Corinth, NY	9.6 mi	502	15%

Home health agencies serving Glens Falls North

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Eddy Visiting Nurse & Rehab Association	Troy, NY	42 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(518) 274-6200
Marquis Certified Home Care, LLC	Albany, NY	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(518) 216-0100
Vna Home Health	Albany, NY	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(518) 489-2681
Hcr / Hcr Home Care Chha (Plattsburgh)	Plattsburgh, NY	94 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(518) 310-0900
Warren Co Hlth Svs Chha	Lake George, NY	5.7 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(518) 761-6415

Nursing homes near Glens Falls North

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Warren Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	Queensbury, NY	2.0 mi	2 of 5	80	(518) 761-6540
Glens Falls Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	Glens Falls, NY	2.6 mi	3 of 5	120	(518) 793-2575
The Pines At Glens Falls Ctr For Nursing & Rehab	Glens Falls, NY	3.0 mi	2 of 5	120	(518) 793-5163

Straight-line miles from the center of Glens Falls North. 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 Glens Falls North

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 32% of the $5,222 monthly median income of Glens Falls North 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.

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 Glens Falls North: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Glens Falls North?

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 32% of the $5,222 monthly median income of Glens Falls North 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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Glens Falls North, NY