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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in McGuire AFB, NJ: the local picture

84%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Burlington County)

0.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.3% in Burlington County)

85

residents 65 or older (1.9% of McGuire AFB)

4

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

71 McGuire AFB residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (84%; 19% in Burlington County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

0 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (0.0%).

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

McGuire AFB compared with Burlington County and New Jersey

Census figure	McGuire AFB	Burlington County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	84%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	0.0%	7.3%	6.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	66%	6.3%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	1.9%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	0.0%	26%	27%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	4.3%	11%

Older residents in towns around McGuire AFB

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fort Dix, NJ	2.0 mi	240	—
Browns Mills, NJ	3.9 mi	1,797	28%
Country Lake Estates, NJ	6.1 mi	456	15%
Pemberton Heights, NJ	6.7 mi	437	32%
Groveville, NJ	10 mi	820	20%
Bordentown, NJ	11 mi	773	13%

Home health agencies serving McGuire AFB

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Moorestown Visiting Nurse Association	Moorestown, NJ	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(856) 552-1300
Visiting Nurse Association Of Central Jersey Home Care And Hospice	Toms River, NJ	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(732) 818-6872
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Pennsauken, NJ	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(856) 354-2022
Virtua Home Care At West Jersey	Marlton, NJ	20 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(856) 581-7200

Nursing homes near McGuire AFB

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aspen Hills Healthcare Center	Pemberton, NJ	6.7 mi	1 of 5	204	(609) 836-6000
Mount Holly Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Lumberton, NJ	12 mi	1 of 5	180	(609) 914-8800
Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Whiting, NJ	12 mi	1 of 5	200	(732) 849-4400

Straight-line miles from the center of McGuire AFB. 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 McGuire AFB

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. 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 McGuire AFB: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in McGuire AFB?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 McGuire AFB, NJ