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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Putnam, CT: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region)

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.0% in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region)

1,211

residents 65 or older (17% of Putnam)

7

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

282 Putnam residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 22% in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

170 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (14%).

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

Putnam compared with Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Putnam	Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	14%	7.0%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.7%	6.4%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	27%	29%
Households with no vehicle	11%	4.8%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,821	$63,042	—

Older residents in towns around Putnam

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Danielson, CT	7.7 mi	571	39%
Webster, MA	9.1 mi	1,920	39%
Pascoag, RI	11 mi	924	12%
Southbridge Town, MA	12 mi	2,562	26%
Oxford, MA	14 mi	971	25%
Moosup, CT	14 mi	424	27%

Home health agencies serving Putnam

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Rocky Hill, CT	43 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 632-4000
Pathwell Home Health	Stratford, CT	80 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 256-1804
Hartford Healthcare At Home	East Hartford, CT	38 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 249-4862
Atrinity Home Health	Wallingford, CT	57 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 699-9104
Day Kimball Homecare	North Grosvenordale, CT	4.3 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 928-0422
Masonicare Home Health & Hospice, Inc	Wallingford, CT	57 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 678-7400

Nursing homes near Putnam

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Matulaitis Rehabilitation & Skilled Care	Putnam, CT	2.9 mi	5 of 5	119	(860) 928-7976
Westview Health Care Center	Dayville, CT	3.0 mi	3 of 5	103	(860) 774-8574
Davis Place	Danielson, CT	7.6 mi	1 of 5	190	(860) 774-9540

Straight-line miles from the center of Putnam. 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 Putnam

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 53% of the $3,068 monthly median income of Putnam 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 Putnam: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Putnam?

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 53% of the $3,068 monthly median income of Putnam 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 Putnam, CT