Parkinson's Care in Secaucus, NJ: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Secaucus, NJ: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Hudson County)

6.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.2% in Hudson County)

3,294

residents 65 or older (15% of Secaucus)

5

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

597 Secaucus residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 23% in Hudson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

191 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.1%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving Secaucus ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Secaucus compared with Hudson County and New Jersey

Census figure	Secaucus	Hudson County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.1%	8.2%	6.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.6%	9.5%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	15%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	31%	27%
Households with no vehicle	13%	33%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,438	$46,154	—

Older residents in towns around Secaucus

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Union City, NJ	2.1 mi	8,359	34%
East Rutherford, NJ	2.6 mi	1,432	34%
West New York, NJ	3.1 mi	6,557	24%
North Arlington, NJ	3.1 mi	2,883	17%
Carlstadt, NJ	3.1 mi	1,287	14%
Hoboken, NJ	3.3 mi	4,015	20%

Home health agencies serving Secaucus

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Bayada Home Health Care Inc	North Bergen, NJ	2.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(201) 377-6000
Promise Care NJ	West New York, NJ	3.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 418-6800
Amedisys Home Health	Hackensack, NJ	7.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 342-6311
Holy Name Home Care	Teaneck, NJ	8.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 833-3000
Adoration Home Health	Bayonne, NJ	8.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(201) 339-2500

Nursing homes near Secaucus

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Optima Care Fountains	Secaucus, NJ	0.5 mi	1 of 5	334	(201) 863-8866
Optima Care Castle Hill	Union City, NJ	2.0 mi	2 of 5	215	(201) 348-0818
Manhattanview Ctr For Rehabilitation And Healthcar	Union City, NJ	2.3 mi	4 of 5	127	(201) 325-8400

Straight-line miles from the center of Secaucus. 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 Secaucus

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, which is 24% of the $6,537 monthly median income of Secaucus households headed by someone 65 or older. 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.

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 Secaucus: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Secaucus?

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, which is 24% of the $6,537 monthly median income of Secaucus households headed by someone 65 or older. 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; 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 Secaucus, NJ