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

Local figures

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

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Essex County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.9% in Essex County)

33,507

residents 65 or older (11% of Newark)

9

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

9,229 Newark residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 21% in Essex County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

3,459 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

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

Newark compared with Essex County and New Jersey

Census figure	Newark	Essex County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	7.9%	6.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	8.5%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	11%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	31%	27%
Households with no vehicle	34%	21%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,495	$61,232	—

Older residents in towns around Newark

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Harrison, NJ	1.7 mi	2,233	21%
Kearny, NJ	3.2 mi	5,534	16%
East Orange, NJ	3.5 mi	10,805	25%
Ampere North, NJ	3.7 mi	799	14%
Silver Lake, NJ	3.9 mi	677	38%
Elizabeth, NJ	4.1 mi	16,303	22%

Home health agencies serving Newark

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Promise Care NJ	West New York, NJ	9.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 418-6800
Atlantic Visiting Nurse	Morristown, NJ	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 379-8400
Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurses, Inc	North Brunswick, NJ	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(732) 224-6991
Promise Care NJ	East Orange, NJ	3.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 378-1000
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Livingston, NJ	9.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 535-0543
Barnabas Health Home Care And Hospice	West Orange, NJ	6.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 243-9666

Nursing homes near Newark

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
New Community Extended Care Facility	Newark, NJ	1.6 mi	1 of 5	180	(973) 624-2020
Sinai Post-Acute Nursing & Rehab Center	Newark, NJ	1.7 mi	1 of 5	430	(973) 483-6800
Broadway House For Continuing Care	Newark, NJ	2.5 mi	4 of 5	78	(973) 268-9797

Straight-line miles from the center of Newark. 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 Newark

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 59% of the $2,625 monthly median income of Newark 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 Newark: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Newark?

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 59% of the $2,625 monthly median income of Newark 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 Newark, NJ