Parkinson's Care in Newfane, NY: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Newfane, NY: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Niagara County)

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.2% in Niagara County)

801

residents 65 or older (20% of Newfane)

3

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

150 Newfane residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 19% in Niagara County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

70 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Newfane ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Newfane compared with Niagara County and New York

Census figure	Newfane	Niagara County	New York
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	19%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	7.2%	8.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.9%	5.6%	8.3%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	32%	29%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	9.9%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,036	$52,607	—

Older residents in towns around Newfane

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lockport, NY	8.0 mi	3,350	21%
South Lockport, NY	10 mi	1,746	23%
Medina, NY	16 mi	1,241	23%
North Tonawanda, NY	19 mi	6,614	14%
Lewiston, NY	19 mi	668	17%
University at Buffalo, NY	20 mi	0	—

Home health agencies serving Newfane

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mcauley Seton Home Care Corp Chha	Buffalo, NY	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(716) 685-4870
Amedisys Home Health Care (Amherst)	Williamsville, NY	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(716) 632-6420
Vna Of Western NY Chha	Cheektowaga, NY	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(716) 630-8000

Nursing homes near Newfane

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Newfane Rehab & Health Care Center	Newfane, NY	0.2 mi	2 of 5	165	(716) 778-7111
Elderwood At Lockport	Lockport, NY	6.9 mi	4 of 5	126	(716) 434-6324
Absolut Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation At G	Gasport, NY	8.8 mi	1 of 5	83	(716) 772-2631

Straight-line miles from the center of Newfane. 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 Newfane

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $4,003 monthly median income of Newfane households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member.

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 Newfane: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Newfane?

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $4,003 monthly median income of Newfane households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 Newfane, NY