Parkinson's Care in Goffstown, NH: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Goffstown, NH: the local picture

8.5%

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

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.1% in Hillsborough County)

516

residents 65 or older (15% of Goffstown)

12

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

44 Goffstown residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (8.5%; 16% in Hillsborough County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

55 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 12 home health agencies serving Goffstown ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Goffstown compared with Hillsborough County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Goffstown	Hillsborough County	New Hampshire
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	8.5%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	6.1%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.5%	5.4%	5.0%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	28%	27%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	5.2%	4.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,114	$66,323	—

Older residents in towns around Goffstown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Pinardville, NH	4.5 mi	900	14%
Manchester, NH	8.2 mi	17,909	18%
Hooksett, NH	8.6 mi	1,217	14%
South Hooksett, NH	8.7 mi	796	15%
Suncook, NH	11 mi	896	28%
East Merrimack, NH	12 mi	1,081	18%

Home health agencies serving Goffstown

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Portsmouth, NH	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 436-0815
Granite Vna, Inc	Concord, NH	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 224-4093
Caretenders	Epping, NH	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(603) 952-3500
Interim Healthcare	Manchester, NH	7.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 668-6956
Vna Home Health And Hospice Services, Inc	Manchester, NH	10 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 622-3781
Home Health & Hospice Care	Merrimack, NH	12 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 882-2941

Nursing homes near Goffstown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Goffstown Nursing And Rehab Center	Goffstown, NH	2.4 mi	1 of 5	41	(603) 497-4871
Hillsborough County Nursing Home	Goffstown, NH	3.2 mi	5 of 5	300	(603) 627-5540
Hackett Hill Healthcare Center	Manchester, NH	5.9 mi	2 of 5	70	(603) 668-8161

Straight-line miles from the center of Goffstown. 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 Goffstown

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $6,676 monthly median income of Goffstown households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Goffstown: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Goffstown?

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $6,676 monthly median income of Goffstown households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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.

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