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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in New Haven, CT: the local picture

23%

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

8.1%

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

15,840

residents 65 or older (12% of New Haven)

35

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

3,507 New Haven residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 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.

1,251 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.1%).

Medicare lists 35 home health agencies serving New Haven ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

New Haven compared with South Central Connecticut Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	New Haven	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.1%	7.2%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.2%	6.2%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	12%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	27%	11%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,227	$66,432	—

Older residents in towns around New Haven

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
West Haven, CT	3.5 mi	8,839	19%
East Haven, CT	3.6 mi	5,689	18%
Orange, CT	5.5 mi	3,293	16%
North Haven, CT	6.0 mi	5,439	14%
Branford Center, CT	6.1 mi	1,647	27%
Quinnipiac University, CT	7.7 mi	0	—

Home health agencies serving New Haven

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Rocky Hill, CT	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 632-4000
Enliven Home Health	Rocky Hill, CT	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 757-2004
Pathwell Home Health	Stratford, CT	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 256-1804
Centerwell Home Health	Rocky Hill, CT	28 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	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 265-4427
Amedisys Home Health	Shelton, CT	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 327-2680

Nursing homes near New Haven

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Grimes Center	New Haven, CT	0.8 mi	5 of 5	114	(203) 867-8300
Advanced Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation	New Haven, CT	0.9 mi	1 of 5	226	(203) 789-1650
Mary Wade Home	New Haven, CT	1.8 mi	1 of 5	45	(203) 562-7222

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

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 48% of the $3,352 monthly median income of New Haven 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 New Haven: common questions

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

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 48% of the $3,352 monthly median income of New Haven 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 New Haven, CT