Parkinson's Care in Old Mystic, CT: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Old Mystic, CT: the local picture

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region)

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.8% in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region)

691

residents 65 or older (21% of Old Mystic)

4

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

91 Old Mystic residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 19% in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

117 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (17%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Old Mystic ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Old Mystic compared with Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Old Mystic	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	17%	6.8%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.7%	5.2%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	7.4%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,536	$69,955	—

Older residents in towns around Old Mystic

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mystic, CT	2.5 mi	1,727	12%
Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, CT	4.0 mi	621	49%
Groton, CT	5.8 mi	1,537	15%
New London, CT	6.7 mi	4,148	24%
Pawcatuck, CT	6.8 mi	1,283	16%
Waterford, CT	7.9 mi	765	22%

Home health agencies serving Old Mystic

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Hartford Healthcare At Home	East Hartford, CT	43 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 249-4862
Yale New Haven Health - Health At Home Southeast	Waterford, CT	8.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 444-1111
Atrinity Home Health	Wallingford, CT	44 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 699-9104
Masonicare Home Health & Hospice, Inc	Wallingford, CT	44 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 678-7400

Nursing homes near Old Mystic

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mystic Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, LLC	Mystic, CT	1.5 mi	1 of 5	100	(860) 536-6070
Pendleton Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Mystic, CT	2.0 mi	5 of 5	120	(860) 572-1700
Avalon Health Care Center At Stoneridge	Mystic, CT	2.0 mi	5 of 5	40	(860) 572-5623

Straight-line miles from the center of Old Mystic. 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 Old Mystic

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,878 monthly median income of Old Mystic households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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 Old Mystic: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Old Mystic?

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,878 monthly median income of Old Mystic households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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 Old Mystic, CT