Parkinson's Care in Somersworth, NH: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Somersworth, NH: the local picture

27%

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

11%

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

1,700

residents 65 or older (14% of Somersworth)

6

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

460 Somersworth residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 21% in Strafford County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

187 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Somersworth ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Somersworth compared with Strafford County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Somersworth	Strafford County	New Hampshire
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	21%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	7.7%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.9%	6.0%	5.0%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	31%	27%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	4.9%	4.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,417	$60,487	—

Older residents in towns around Somersworth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Dover, NH	4.6 mi	5,597	13%
South Berwick, ME	4.8 mi	528	12%
Rochester, NH	5.5 mi	6,487	28%
Durham, NH	7.9 mi	802	11%
South Eliot, ME	9.5 mi	1,380	10%
Newmarket, NH	13 mi	756	7.2%

Home health agencies serving Somersworth

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Wentworth Home Care & Hospice, An Amedisys Partner	Somersworth, NH	0.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 692-0200
Elara Caring	Newburyport, MA	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(978) 904-1454
Caretenders	Epping, NH	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(603) 952-3500
Cornerstone Vna	Rochester, NH	5.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 332-1133
Interim Healthcare	Manchester, NH	34 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 668-6956
Pathways Healthcare LLC	Londonderry, NH	36 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 481-9077

Nursing homes near Somersworth

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Dover Center For Health & Rehabilitation	Dover, NH	2.8 mi	4 of 5	112	(603) 742-2676
Riverside Rest Home	Dover, NH	3.5 mi	5 of 5	215	(603) 742-1348
Birch Healthcare Center	Rochester, NH	4.4 mi	2 of 5	79	(603) 335-3955

Straight-line miles from the center of Somersworth. 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 Somersworth

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $4,201 monthly median income of Somersworth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Somersworth: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Somersworth?

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $4,201 monthly median income of Somersworth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Somersworth, NH