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

Local figures

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

14%

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

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.8% in Somerset County)

1,164

residents 65 or older (22% of Lyons)

0

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

119 Lyons residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 16% in Somerset County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

96 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

Lyons compared with Somerset County and New Jersey

Census figure	Lyons	Somerset County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	5.8%	6.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.8%	5.8%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	22%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	24%	27%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	4.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$213,182	$92,278	—

Older residents in towns around Lyons

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Millington, NJ	1.8 mi	882	8.0%
Basking Ridge, NJ	1.8 mi	1,512	27%
Stirling, NJ	3.1 mi	334	3.3%
Bernardsville, NJ	4.1 mi	1,514	7.1%
The Hills, NJ	4.2 mi	2,154	12%
Gillette, NJ	4.9 mi	684	2.2%

Nursing homes near Lyons

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Skilled Nursing At Fellowship Village	Basking Ridge, NJ	2.5 mi	4 of 5	67	(908) 580-3800
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Berkeley Heights	Berkeley Heights, NJ	5.7 mi	4 of 5	130	(908) 897-1000
Runnells Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare	Berkeley Heights, NJ	6.6 mi	2 of 5	300	(908) 771-5700

Straight-line miles from the center of Lyons. 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 Lyons

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 9% of the $17,765 monthly median income of Lyons 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 Lyons: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Lyons?

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 9% of the $17,765 monthly median income of Lyons 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 Lyons, NJ