Parkinson's Care in South Burlington, VT: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in South Burlington, VT: the local picture

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Chittenden County)

4.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.1% in Chittenden County)

3,696

residents 65 or older (18% of South Burlington)

2

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

441 South Burlington residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%; 14% in Chittenden County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

145 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.1%).

Medicare lists 2 home health agencies serving South Burlington ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

South Burlington compared with Chittenden County and Vermont

Census figure	South Burlington	Chittenden County	Vermont
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.1%	5.1%	6.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.3%	4.3%	4.9%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	7.1%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,220	$70,052	—

Older residents in towns around South Burlington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Shelburne, VT	3.6 mi	1,951	7.5%
Winooski, VT	4.1 mi	904	27%
Burlington, VT	4.7 mi	5,421	22%
Essex Junction, VT	5.0 mi	1,607	13%
Milton, VT	14 mi	562	30%
Keeseville, NY	15 mi	501	19%

Home health agencies serving South Burlington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Rutland, VT	58 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(802) 857-5030
Uvmhn Home Health And Hospice	Colchester, VT	6.9 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(802) 658-1900

Nursing homes near South Burlington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Premier Rehab And Healthcare At Burlington	Burlington, VT	3.3 mi	1 of 5	164	(802) 658-4200
Wake Robin-Linden Nursing Home	Shelburne, VT	6.4 mi	4 of 5	33	(802) 264-5100
Birchwood Terrace Rehab & Healthcare	Burlington, VT	6.7 mi	3 of 5	160	(802) 863-6384

Straight-line miles from the center of South Burlington. 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 South Burlington

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $4,685 monthly median income of South Burlington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 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 South Burlington: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in South Burlington?

At the Vermont median aide wage of $20.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,733 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $4,685 monthly median income of South Burlington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 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 South Burlington, VT