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

Local figures

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

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Bergen County)

2.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.8% in Bergen County)

2,235

residents 65 or older (18% of Oakland)

7

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

302 Oakland residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 17% in Bergen County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

54 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.5%).

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Oakland ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Oakland compared with Bergen County and New Jersey

Census figure	Oakland	Bergen County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.5%	5.8%	6.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.6%	7.0%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	24%	27%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	7.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$109,167	$82,484	—

Older residents in towns around Oakland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Franklin Lakes, NJ	2.4 mi	2,380	12%
Pines Lake, NJ	2.5 mi	856	3.8%
Wanaque, NJ	2.6 mi	2,617	23%
Pompton Lakes, NJ	3.1 mi	1,812	9.7%
Riverdale, NJ	4.6 mi	933	22%
Bloomingdale, NJ	5.0 mi	1,300	10%

Home health agencies serving Oakland

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Valley Home Care Inc.	Paramus, NJ	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 291-6000
Amedisys Home Health	Hackensack, NJ	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 342-6311
Visiting Nurse Association Of Englewood, Inc	Englewood, NJ	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 894-3333
Adoration Home Health	Clifton, NJ	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 365-5200
Holy Name Home Care	Teaneck, NJ	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 833-3000
Visiting Health Services Of New Jersey	Woodland Park, NJ	10 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 256-4636

Nursing homes near Oakland

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oakland Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Oakland, NJ	2.0 mi	3 of 5	215	(201) 337-3300
Lakeland Nursing & Rehab	Haskell, NJ	2.8 mi	4 of 5	201	(973) 839-6000
Arbor Ridge Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Wayne, NJ	2.9 mi	3 of 5	120	(973) 835-3871

Straight-line miles from the center of Oakland. 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 Oakland

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 17% of the $9,097 monthly median income of Oakland 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 Oakland: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Oakland?

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 17% of the $9,097 monthly median income of Oakland 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 Oakland, NJ