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

Local figures

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

9.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Camden County)

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.0% in Camden County)

565

residents 65 or older (14% of Merchantville)

5

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

53 Merchantville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (9.4%; 24% in Camden County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

92 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (16%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving Merchantville ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Merchantville compared with Camden County and New Jersey

Census figure	Merchantville	Camden County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	9.4%	24%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	16%	8.0%	6.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.0%	7.8%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	29%	27%
Households with no vehicle	5.7%	11%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,964	$62,127	—

Older residents in towns around Merchantville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Golden Triangle, NJ	1.6 mi	1,632	21%
Cherry Hill Mall, NJ	2.2 mi	2,482	20%
Collingswood, NJ	2.8 mi	2,243	25%
Westmont, NJ	2.9 mi	2,806	18%
Ellisburg, NJ	3.0 mi	1,015	14%
Camden, NJ	3.1 mi	8,123	36%

Home health agencies serving Merchantville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Pennsauken, NJ	0.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(856) 354-2022
Moorestown Visiting Nurse Association	Moorestown, NJ	5.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(856) 552-1300
Jefferson Health At Home By Bayada	Voorhees, NJ	8.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(856) 566-2000
Holy Redeemer Home Care NJ South	Runnemede, NJ	7.0 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(856) 939-9000
Virtua Home Care At West Jersey	Marlton, NJ	8.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(856) 581-7200

Nursing homes near Merchantville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aristacare At Cherry Hill	Cherry Hill, NJ	1.1 mi	2 of 5	140	(856) 663-9009
River Front Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Pennsauken, NJ	1.8 mi	1 of 5	180	(856) 665-8844
Premier Cadbury Of Cherry Hill	Cherry Hill, NJ	2.0 mi	2 of 5	118	(856) 667-4550

Straight-line miles from the center of Merchantville. 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 Merchantville

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 44% of the $3,497 monthly median income of Merchantville 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 Merchantville: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Merchantville?

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 44% of the $3,497 monthly median income of Merchantville 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 Merchantville, NJ