In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Rutgers University-Busch Campus, NJ
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Parkinson’s Care in Rutgers University-Busch Campus, NJ: the local picture
0 Rutgers University-Busch Campus residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (—; 20% in Middlesex County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
0 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (—).
Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Rutgers University-Busch Campus ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Rutgers University-Busch Campus compared with Middlesex County and New Jersey
| Census figure | Rutgers University-Busch Campus | Middlesex County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65 or older | 0.2% | 16% | 17% |
| Households with no vehicle | 13% | 8.0% | 11% |
Older residents in towns around Rutgers University-Busch Campus
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers University-Livingston Campus, NJ | 1.2 mi | 0 | — |
| East Franklin, NJ | 1.8 mi | 1,015 | 35% |
| Somerset, NJ | 1.9 mi | 3,905 | 19% |
| Highland Park, NJ | 2.5 mi | 1,598 | 23% |
| New Brunswick, NJ | 2.6 mi | 3,626 | 26% |
| South Bound Brook, NJ | 3.9 mi | 640 | 22% |
Home health agencies serving Rutgers University-Busch Campus
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurses, Inc | North Brunswick, NJ | 4.6 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (732) 224-6991 |
| Atlantic Visiting Nurse | Morristown, NJ | 19 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (973) 379-8400 |
| Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. | Cranford, NJ | 13 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (908) 352-5694 |
| Visiting Nurse Association Of Central Jersey Home Care And Hospice | Toms River, NJ | 41 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (732) 818-6872 |
Nursing homes near Rutgers University-Busch Campus
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accelerate Skilled Nursing And Rehab Piscataway | Piscataway, NJ | 1.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 124 | (732) 917-2900 |
| Parker At Somerset, Inc | Somerset, NJ | 1.9 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (732) 545-4200 |
| Rose Mountain Care Center | New Brunswick, NJ | 2.4 mi | 4 of 5 | 112 | (732) 828-2400 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Rutgers University-Busch Campus. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in Rutgers University-Busch Campus
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. 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.
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.
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Parkinson’s Care in Rutgers University-Busch Campus: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Rutgers University-Busch Campus?
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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.
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