Parkinson's Care in Meriden, CT: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Meriden, CT: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in South Central Connecticut Planning Region)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.2% in South Central Connecticut Planning Region)

9,782

residents 65 or older (16% of Meriden)

31

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

2,003 Meriden residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 18% in South Central Connecticut Planning Region). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

1,024 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 31 home health agencies serving Meriden ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Meriden compared with South Central Connecticut Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Meriden	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	7.2%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.7%	6.2%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	10%	11%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,220	$66,432	—

Older residents in towns around Meriden

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Cheshire Village, CT	5.8 mi	1,815	21%
Wallingford Center, CT	6.1 mi	3,891	26%
Kensington, CT	6.3 mi	2,471	15%
Middletown, CT	7.2 mi	7,932	19%
Durham, CT	7.4 mi	639	19%
Portland, CT	9.5 mi	1,147	31%

Home health agencies serving Meriden

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Rocky Hill, CT	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 632-4000
Global Horizon Home Care	Bloomfield, CT	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 243-0560
Centerwell Home Health	Rocky Hill, CT	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 674-1302
Masters In Home Care, LLC	Rocky Hill, CT	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 265-4427
Pathwell Home Health	Stratford, CT	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 256-1804
Middlesex Health Care At Home And Hospice Program	Middletown, CT	6.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 358-5730

Nursing homes near Meriden

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Meriden Health And Rehab	Meriden, CT	0.5 mi	1 of 5	90	(203) 237-8815
Bradley Home Infirmary/Pavilion	Meriden, CT	0.6 mi	5 of 5	30	(203) 235-5716
Curtis Home St Elizabeth Center, The	Meriden, CT	0.9 mi	1 of 5	60	(203) 237-4338

Straight-line miles from the center of Meriden. 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 Meriden

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $4,352 monthly median income of Meriden households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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 Meriden: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Meriden?

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $4,352 monthly median income of Meriden households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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 Meriden, CT