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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Somers Point, NJ: the local picture

22%

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

9.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.4% in Atlantic County)

2,209

residents 65 or older (21% of Somers Point)

3

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

492 Somers Point residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 21% in Atlantic County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

198 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.0%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Somers Point ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Somers Point compared with Atlantic County and New Jersey

Census figure	Somers Point	Atlantic County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.0%	7.4%	6.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.1%	7.1%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	29%	27%
Households with no vehicle	11%	11%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,281	$61,931	—

Older residents in towns around Somers Point

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Linwood, NJ	2.6 mi	1,655	7.9%
Ocean City, NJ	3.3 mi	3,801	10%
Bargaintown, NJ	3.6 mi	977	13%
Northfield, NJ	4.8 mi	1,648	18%
English Creek, NJ	4.8 mi	891	23%
Margate City, NJ	5.4 mi	1,856	13%

Home health agencies serving Somers Point

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Egg Harbor Township, NJ	3.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(609) 272-1200
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Pennsauken, NJ	50 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(856) 354-2022
Patient Care	Egg Harbor Township, NJ	3.9 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(609) 484-7300

Nursing homes near Somers Point

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Complete Care At Linwood, LLC	Linwood, NJ	2.3 mi	2 of 5	174	(609) 927-6131
United Methodist Communities At The Shores	Ocean City, NJ	3.5 mi	4 of 5	60	(609) 399-8505
Meadowview Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Northfield, NJ	5.4 mi	3 of 5	180	(609) 645-5955

Straight-line miles from the center of Somers Point. 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 Somers Point

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 34% of the $4,607 monthly median income of Somers Point 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 Somers Point: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Somers Point?

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 34% of the $4,607 monthly median income of Somers Point 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 Somers Point, NJ