Parkinson's Care in Highland Lakes, NJ: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Highland Lakes, NJ: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Sussex County)

3.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.6% in Sussex County)

1,024

residents 65 or older (27% of Highland Lakes)

2

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

180 Highland Lakes residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 17% in Sussex County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

38 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.7%).

Medicare lists 2 home health agencies serving Highland Lakes ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Highland Lakes compared with Sussex County and New Jersey

Census figure	Highland Lakes	Sussex County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.7%	5.6%	6.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.9%	5.6%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	27%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	23%	27%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	3.3%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$105,373	$84,440	—

Older residents in towns around Highland Lakes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Upper Greenwood Lake, NJ	4.5 mi	430	20%
Hamburg, NJ	5.9 mi	525	13%
Franklin, NJ	7.8 mi	1,228	19%
Warwick, NY	8.1 mi	2,106	20%
Greenwood Lake, NY	9.8 mi	651	21%
Oak Ridge, NJ	9.8 mi	1,946	20%

Home health agencies serving Highland Lakes

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Atlantic Visiting Nurse	Morristown, NJ	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 379-8400
Visiting Nurse Assoc Of Northern New Jersey, Inc	Morristown, NJ	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 451-4100

Nursing homes near Highland Lakes

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Complete Care At Milford Manor LLC	West Milford, NJ	8.3 mi	1 of 5	120	(973) 697-5640
Schervier Pavilion	Warwick, NY	8.3 mi	3 of 5	120	(845) 987-5717
Lakeland Nursing & Rehab	Haskell, NJ	13 mi	4 of 5	201	(973) 839-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of Highland Lakes. 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 Highland Lakes

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 18% of the $8,781 monthly median income of Highland Lakes 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 Highland Lakes: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Highland Lakes?

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 18% of the $8,781 monthly median income of Highland Lakes 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 Highland Lakes, NJ