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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Port Jervis, NY: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Orange County)

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (10% in Orange County)

1,697

residents 65 or older (20% of Port Jervis)

4

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

431 Port Jervis residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 21% in Orange County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

367 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (22%).

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

Port Jervis compared with Orange County and New York

Census figure	Port Jervis	Orange County	New York
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	21%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	22%	10%	8.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.4%	8.0%	8.3%
Residents 65 or older	20%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	21%	9.4%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,255	$61,135	—

Older residents in towns around Port Jervis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Matamoras, PA	0.9 mi	560	24%
Pocono Woodland Lakes, PA	11 mi	418	12%
Gold Key Lake, PA	14 mi	447	16%
Middletown, NY	15 mi	4,117	35%
Mechanicstown, NY	16 mi	1,662	20%
Hamburg, NJ	17 mi	525	13%

Home health agencies serving Port Jervis

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Americare Certified Special Services, Inc Chha	Brooklyn, NY	66 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(718) 535-3100
Evercare At Home	Newburgh, NY	35 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(855) 485-6697
Willcare Chha (Newburgh)	Newburgh, NY	35 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(845) 561-3655
The Valley View Certified Home Health Agency	Goshen, NY	19 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(845) 291-2330

Nursing homes near Port Jervis

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Josephs Place	Port Jervis, NY	0.6 mi	4 of 5	46	(845) 856-5351
Delaware Valley Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation C	Matamoras, PA	1.8 mi	1 of 5	70	(570) 491-1010
Milford Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Milford, PA	6.8 mi	2 of 5	80	(570) 491-4121

Straight-line miles from the center of Port Jervis. 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 Port Jervis

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 56% of the $2,938 monthly median income of Port Jervis 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 Port Jervis: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Port Jervis?

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 56% of the $2,938 monthly median income of Port Jervis 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 Port Jervis, NY