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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in North Tonawanda, NY: the local picture

14%

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

6.2%

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

6,614

residents 65 or older (22% of North Tonawanda)

5

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

934 North Tonawanda residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 19% in Niagara County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

409 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.2%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving North Tonawanda ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

North Tonawanda compared with Niagara County and New York

Census figure	North Tonawanda	Niagara County	New York
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	19%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.2%	7.2%	8.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.5%	5.6%	8.3%
Residents 65 or older	22%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	32%	29%
Households with no vehicle	9.0%	9.9%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,545	$52,607	—

Older residents in towns around North Tonawanda

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Tonawanda, NY	2.6 mi	3,101	20%
Tonawanda Town, NY	4.4 mi	12,029	18%
University at Buffalo, NY	5.5 mi	0	—
Kenmore, NY	5.8 mi	2,381	14%
Grandyle Village, NY	5.9 mi	889	13%
Eggertsville, NY	6.6 mi	3,124	15%

Home health agencies serving North Tonawanda

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mcauley Seton Home Care Corp Chha	Buffalo, NY	11 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	8.3 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	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(716) 630-8000
Schofield Certified Home Care	Kenmore, NY	5.3 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(716) 874-2600
People Home Health Svs Chha	Buffalo, NY	6.4 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(716) 874-5600

Nursing homes near North Tonawanda

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
North Gate Health Care Facility	North Tonawanda, NY	1.5 mi	4 of 5	200	(716) 694-7700
Degraff Memorial Hospital-Skilled Nursing Facility	North Tonawanda, NY	1.6 mi	4 of 5	80	(716) 690-2080
Elderwood At Wheatfield	Niagara Falls, NY	3.5 mi	2 of 5	123	(716) 215-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of North Tonawanda. 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 North Tonawanda

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 38% of the $4,295 monthly median income of North Tonawanda 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 North Tonawanda: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in North Tonawanda?

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 38% of the $4,295 monthly median income of North Tonawanda 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 North Tonawanda, NY