Parkinson's Care in Massena, NY: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Massena, NY: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in St. Lawrence County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.8% in St. Lawrence County)

2,091

residents 65 or older (20% of Massena)

3

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

508 Massena residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 23% in St. Lawrence County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Massena ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Massena compared with St. Lawrence County and New York

Census figure	Massena	St. Lawrence County	New York
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	23%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	7.8%	8.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.6%	7.5%	8.3%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	32%	29%
Households with no vehicle	14%	10%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,394	$47,107	—

Older residents in towns around Massena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Akwesasne, NY	11 mi	685	36%
Potsdam, NY	18 mi	845	37%
Canton, NY	26 mi	931	23%
Malone, NY	30 mi	995	29%
Ogdensburg, NY	32 mi	1,561	26%
Gouverneur, NY	50 mi	836	24%

Home health agencies serving Massena

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Northern Lights Home Health Care	Ogdensberg, NY	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(315) 714-3135
Hcr / Hcr Home Care Chha (Plattsburgh)	Plattsburgh, NY	73 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(518) 310-0900
Health Services Of Northern New York Inc Chha	Potsdam, NY	19 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(315) 265-4065

Nursing homes near Massena

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Massena Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	Massena, NY	0.5 mi	1 of 5	160	(315) 769-2494
North Country Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Massena, NY	2.2 mi	2 of 5	140	(315) 769-9956

Straight-line miles from the center of Massena. 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 Massena

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 67% of the $2,450 monthly median income of Massena households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member.

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 Massena: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Massena?

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 67% of the $2,450 monthly median income of Massena households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 Massena, NY