Parkinson's Care in Somerset, MA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Somerset, MA: the local picture

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Bristol County)

2.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.7% in Bristol County)

4,624

residents 65 or older (25% of Somerset)

22

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

635 Somerset residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 20% in Bristol County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

129 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.9%).

Medicare lists 22 home health agencies serving Somerset ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Somerset compared with Bristol County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Somerset	Bristol County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.9%	7.7%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.5%	8.2%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	25%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	9.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,560	$54,856	—

Older residents in towns around Somerset

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Ocean Grove, MA	2.4 mi	593	15%
Fall River, MA	3.8 mi	15,169	26%
North Westport, MA	5.3 mi	861	22%
Tiverton, RI	6.1 mi	1,879	24%
Smith Mills, MA	11 mi	976	18%
East Providence, RI	11 mi	9,816	22%

Home health agencies serving Somerset

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Fall River, MA	3.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 672-0675
Amedisys Home Health Care	Wakefield, MA	53 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 685-2818
Community Nurse, Inc	Fairhaven, MA	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 992-6278
Guardian Home Health Care, LLC	W Bridgewater, MA	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(508) 588-5811
All At Home Health Care LLC	Brookline, MA	41 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 782-9900
Accentcare Home Health Of Massachusetts	Fall River, MA	3.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 551-5600

Nursing homes near Somerset

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Somerset Ridge Center	Somerset, MA	0.7 mi	4 of 5	135	(508) 679-2240
Clifton Rehabilitation Nursing Center	Somerset, MA	1.3 mi	4 of 5	142	(508) 675-7589
Fall River Healthcare	Fall River, MA	1.7 mi	1 of 5	176	(508) 730-1070

Straight-line miles from the center of Somerset. 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 Somerset

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,630 monthly median income of Somerset households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Somerset: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Somerset?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,630 monthly median income of Somerset households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Somerset, MA