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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Ocean City, NJ: the local picture

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Cape May County)

4.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.9% in Cape May County)

3,801

residents 65 or older (34% of Ocean City)

1

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

386 Ocean City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (10%; 14% in Cape May County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

173 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.6%).

Medicare lists 1 home health agencies serving Ocean City ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Ocean City compared with Cape May County and New Jersey

Census figure	Ocean City	Cape May County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	10%	14%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.6%	5.9%	6.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	4.2%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	34%	30%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	26%	27%
Households with no vehicle	11%	5.7%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$85,439	$73,260	—

Older residents in towns around Ocean City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Somers Point, NJ	3.3 mi	2,209	22%
Palermo, NJ	5.2 mi	918	11%
Linwood, NJ	5.4 mi	1,655	7.9%
Margate City, NJ	6.5 mi	1,856	13%
Bargaintown, NJ	6.8 mi	977	13%
Northfield, NJ	7.6 mi	1,648	18%

Home health agencies serving Ocean City

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Cape Regional Home Health Care, LLC	Cape May Court House, NJ	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(609) 465-1205

Nursing homes near Ocean City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
United Methodist Communities At The Shores	Ocean City, NJ	0.2 mi	4 of 5	60	(609) 399-8505
Complete Care At Linwood, LLC	Linwood, NJ	5.2 mi	2 of 5	174	(609) 927-6131
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Oceanview	Ocean View, NJ	8.0 mi	3 of 5	120	(609) 624-3881

Straight-line miles from the center of Ocean City. 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 Ocean City

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 22% of the $7,120 monthly median income of Ocean City 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 Ocean City: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Ocean City?

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 22% of the $7,120 monthly median income of Ocean City 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 Ocean City, NJ