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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Kenilworth, NJ: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Union County)

8.2%

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

1,295

residents 65 or older (15% of Kenilworth)

4

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

294 Kenilworth residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 18% in Union County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

106 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.2%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Kenilworth ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Kenilworth compared with Union County and New Jersey

Census figure	Kenilworth	Union County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.2%	6.1%	6.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.3%	6.9%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	26%	27%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	10%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,908	$72,306	—

Older residents in towns around Kenilworth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Roselle Park, NJ	1.4 mi	2,074	16%
Union, NJ	1.6 mi	269	56%
Roselle, NJ	2.3 mi	3,338	15%
Garwood, NJ	2.6 mi	997	10%
Vauxhall, NJ	2.7 mi	769	16%
Westfield, NJ	3.4 mi	4,629	13%

Home health agencies serving Kenilworth

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Atlantic Visiting Nurse	Morristown, NJ	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 379-8400
Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurses, Inc	North Brunswick, NJ	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(732) 224-6991
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Cranford, NJ	1.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(908) 352-5694
Hackensack Meridian Jfk At Home	Iselin, NJ	7.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(732) 317-5777

Nursing homes near Kenilworth

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Birchwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Cranford, NJ	0.8 mi	5 of 5	200	(908) 272-6660
Cornell Hall Care & Rehabilitation Center	Union, NJ	1.2 mi	3 of 5	177	(908) 687-7800
Cranford Park Care	Cranford, NJ	1.9 mi	2 of 5	100	(908) 276-7100

Straight-line miles from the center of Kenilworth. 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 Kenilworth

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 24% of the $6,409 monthly median income of Kenilworth 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 Kenilworth: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Kenilworth?

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 24% of the $6,409 monthly median income of Kenilworth 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 Kenilworth, NJ