Parkinson's Care in New Bern, NC: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in New Bern, NC: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Craven County)

6.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.9% in Craven County)

8,036

residents 65 or older (25% of New Bern)

9

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

1,385 New Bern residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 20% in Craven County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

535 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.9%).

Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving New Bern ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

New Bern compared with Craven County and North Carolina

Census figure	New Bern	Craven County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.9%	6.9%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.6%	6.3%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	25%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	28%	28%
Households with no vehicle	12%	6.3%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,742	$54,077	—

Older residents in towns around New Bern

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Trent Woods, NC	1.5 mi	1,424	16%
Brices Creek, NC	4.2 mi	991	16%
River Bend, NC	4.8 mi	941	13%
James City, NC	5.5 mi	1,302	27%
Fairfield Harbour, NC	6.7 mi	1,270	12%
Neuse Forest, NC	12 mi	500	15%

Home health agencies serving New Bern

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Pollocksville, NC	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Centerwell Home Health	Washington, NC	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(252) 946-7145
Well Care Home Health Of The Triad Inc	Advance, NC	200 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 753-6200
Pruitthealth Home Health New Bern	New Bern, NC	5.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(252) 514-6016
Centerwell Home Health	Morehead City, NC	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Amedisys Home Health	Snow Hill, NC	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 332-2346

Nursing homes near New Bern

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pruitthealth-Neuse	New Bern, NC	1.2 mi	2 of 5	110	(252) 634-2560
Pruitthealth-Trent	New Bern, NC	1.2 mi	1 of 5	116	(252) 638-6001
Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	New Bern, NC	3.5 mi	4 of 5	60	(252) 638-1818

Straight-line miles from the center of New Bern. 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 New Bern

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,312 monthly median income of New Bern households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina'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 New Bern: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in New Bern?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,312 monthly median income of New Bern households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina'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 New Bern, NC