Parkinson's Care in Meredith, NH: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Meredith, NH: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Belknap County)

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.6% in Belknap County)

797

residents 65 or older (30% of Meredith)

7

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

123 Meredith residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 17% in Belknap County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Meredith ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Meredith compared with Belknap County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Meredith	Belknap County	New Hampshire
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	6.6%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.8%	4.1%	5.0%
Residents 65 or older	30%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	27%	27%
Households with no vehicle	8.9%	4.0%	4.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,728	$61,719	—

Older residents in towns around Meredith

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Laconia, NH	5.3 mi	3,896	17%
Plymouth, NH	12 mi	467	19%
Wolfeboro, NH	15 mi	1,229	19%
Tilton Northfield, NH	15 mi	829	37%
Franklin, NH	16 mi	1,873	21%
Farmington, NH	28 mi	495	34%

Home health agencies serving Meredith

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Franklin Vna & Hospice	Franklin, NH	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 934-3454
Granite Vna, Inc	Concord, NH	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 224-4093
Lakes Region Visiting Nurse Association	Meredith, NH	1.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 279-6611
Interim Healthcare	Manchester, NH	46 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 668-6956
Quality Care Home Health & Hospice	Center Harbor, NH	4.1 mi	3 of 5	—	(603) 491-2455
Pemi Baker Community Health	Plymouth, NH	12 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 536-2232

Nursing homes near Meredith

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Golden View Health Care Center	Meredith, NH	3.7 mi	4 of 5	131	(603) 279-8111
Belknap County Nursing Home	Laconia, NH	7.6 mi	4 of 5	94	(603) 527-5410
Laconia Rehabilitation Center	Laconia, NH	7.9 mi	1 of 5	120	(603) 524-3340

Straight-line miles from the center of Meredith. 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 Meredith

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $3,477 monthly median income of Meredith households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Meredith: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Meredith?

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $3,477 monthly median income of Meredith households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Meredith, NH