Parkinson's Care in South Huntington, NY: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in South Huntington, NY: the local picture

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Suffolk County)

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.6% in Suffolk County)

1,856

residents 65 or older (19% of South Huntington)

18

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

491 South Huntington residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 18% in Suffolk County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

274 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (16%).

Medicare lists 18 home health agencies serving South Huntington ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

South Huntington compared with Suffolk County and New York

Census figure	South Huntington	Suffolk County	New York
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	18%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	16%	6.6%	8.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	6.7%	8.3%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	23%	29%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	5.1%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$86,591	$87,077	—

Older residents in towns around South Huntington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Huntington Station, NY	1.7 mi	6,157	26%
West Hills, NY	2.2 mi	1,129	7.8%
Melville, NY	2.9 mi	5,671	17%
Greenlawn, NY	3.2 mi	2,515	18%
Dix Hills, NY	3.2 mi	5,028	16%
Elwood, NY	3.2 mi	2,065	18%

Home health agencies serving South Huntington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Hauppauge, NY	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(631) 232-6030
Vns Of NY Home Care Chha	New York, NY	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(212) 609-7300
Americare Certified Special Services, Inc Chha	Brooklyn, NY	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(718) 535-3100
Revival Home Health Care	Staten Island, NY	39 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(718) 629-1000
Vns & Hospice Of Suffolk Inc Chha	Northport, NY	6.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(631) 261-7200
MT. Sinai At Home	Westbury, NY	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(716) 632-6420

Nursing homes near South Huntington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center	Huntington Station, NY	0.3 mi	3 of 5	195	(631) 423-3200
Huntington Hills Center For Health And Rehabilitat	Melville, NY	1.4 mi	4 of 5	320	(631) 439-3000
Carillon Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Huntington, NY	2.2 mi	4 of 5	315	(631) 271-5800

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

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $7,216 monthly median income of South Huntington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member.

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 Huntington: common questions

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

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $7,216 monthly median income of South Huntington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 Huntington, NY