In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Highland Park, NJ
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Parkinson’s Care in Highland Park, NJ: the local picture
365 Highland Park residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 20% in Middlesex County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
109 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.0%).
Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving Highland Park ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Highland Park compared with Middlesex County and New Jersey
| Census figure | Highland Park | Middlesex County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 23% | 20% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 7.0% | 6.8% | 6.8% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7% | 7.4% | 7.0% |
| Residents 65 or older | 11% | 16% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 36% | 24% | 27% |
| Households with no vehicle | 14% | 8.0% | 11% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $84,851 | $72,915 | — |
Older residents in towns around Highland Park
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick, NJ | 1.3 mi | 3,626 | 26% |
| Rutgers University-Livingston Campus, NJ | 1.5 mi | 0 | — |
| East Franklin, NJ | 2.3 mi | 1,015 | 35% |
| Rutgers University-Busch Campus, NJ | 2.5 mi | 9 | — |
| Milltown, NJ | 3.5 mi | 921 | 12% |
| Somerset, NJ | 3.8 mi | 3,905 | 19% |
Home health agencies serving Highland Park
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurses, Inc | North Brunswick, NJ | 4.3 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (732) 224-6991 |
| Hackensack Meridian Jfk At Home | Iselin, NJ | 7.6 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (732) 317-5777 |
| Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. | Cranford, NJ | 13 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (908) 352-5694 |
| Community Visiting Nurse Service | Somerville, NJ | 15 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (908) 725-9355 |
| Visiting Nurse Association Of Central Jersey Home Care And Hospice | Toms River, NJ | 39 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (732) 818-6872 |
Nursing homes near Highland Park
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Mountain Care Center | New Brunswick, NJ | 1.3 mi | 4 of 5 | 112 | (732) 828-2400 |
| Embassy Manor At Edison Nursing And Rehabilitation | Edison, NJ | 2.0 mi | 3 of 5 | 280 | (732) 985-1500 |
| Aristacare At Cedar Oaks | South Plainfield, NJ | 3.3 mi | 3 of 5 | 230 | (732) 287-9555 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Highland Park. 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 Highland Park
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 22% of the $7,071 monthly median income of Highland Park 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.
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.
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Parkinson’s Care in Highland Park: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Highland Park?
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 22% of the $7,071 monthly median income of Highland Park 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.
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