Parkinson's Care in Portsmouth, NH: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Portsmouth, NH: the local picture

17%

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

9.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.7% in Rockingham County)

4,946

residents 65 or older (22% of Portsmouth)

9

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

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

461 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.9%).

Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Portsmouth ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Portsmouth compared with Rockingham County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Portsmouth	Rockingham County	New Hampshire
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.9%	5.7%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.5%	3.9%	5.0%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	24%	27%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	3.1%	4.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,426	$75,258	—

Older residents in towns around Portsmouth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Kittery, ME	2.9 mi	1,402	26%
South Eliot, ME	5.2 mi	1,380	10%
Newmarket, NH	8.2 mi	756	7.2%
Hampton, NH	8.4 mi	2,720	13%
York Harbor, ME	8.8 mi	981	22%
Durham, NH	9.2 mi	802	11%

Home health agencies serving Portsmouth

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Portsmouth, NH	1.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 436-0815
Elara Caring	Newburyport, MA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(978) 904-1454
Tufts Medicine Care At Home - Home Health NH	North Hampton, NH	6.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 854-5757
Caretenders	Epping, NH	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(603) 952-3500
Cornerstone Vna	Rochester, NH	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 332-1133
Interim Healthcare	Manchester, NH	34 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 668-6956

Nursing homes near Portsmouth

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Edgewood Centre (The)	Portsmouth, NH	0.9 mi	3 of 5	156	(603) 436-0099
Cedar Healthcare Center	Portsmouth, NH	1.1 mi	5 of 5	102	(603) 431-2530
Webster At Rye	Rye, NH	3.8 mi	4 of 5	61	(603) 964-8144

Straight-line miles from the center of Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $6,119 monthly median income of Portsmouth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Portsmouth: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Portsmouth?

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $6,119 monthly median income of Portsmouth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Portsmouth, NH