Parkinson's Care in South River, NJ: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in South River, NJ: the local picture

21%

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

7.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.8% in Middlesex County)

2,155

residents 65 or older (13% of South River)

4

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

455 South River residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 20% in Middlesex County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

150 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.0%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving South River ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

South River compared with Middlesex County and New Jersey

Census figure	South River	Middlesex County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.0%	6.8%	6.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.0%	7.4%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	24%	27%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	8.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,125	$72,915	—

Older residents in towns around South River

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Milltown, NJ	3.0 mi	921	12%
Sayreville, NJ	3.4 mi	7,054	19%
Spotswood, NJ	3.7 mi	1,820	28%
Old Bridge, NJ	4.3 mi	5,188	24%
Madison Park, NJ	4.3 mi	1,115	15%
New Brunswick, NJ	4.5 mi	3,626	26%

Home health agencies serving South River

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurses, Inc	North Brunswick, NJ	5.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(732) 224-6991
Hackensack Meridian Jfk At Home	Iselin, NJ	9.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(732) 317-5777
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Cranford, NJ	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(908) 352-5694
Visiting Nurse Association Of Central Jersey Home Care And Hospice	Toms River, NJ	34 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(732) 818-6872

Nursing homes near South River

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Old Bridge	Old Bridge, NJ	2.7 mi	4 of 5	120	(732) 254-8200
Careone At East Brunswick	East Brunswick, NJ	3.4 mi	3 of 5	132	(732) 967-0100
Preferred Care At Old Bridge, LLC	Old Bridge, NJ	4.2 mi	5 of 5	140	(732) 360-2277

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

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 28% of the $5,594 monthly median income of South River 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 South River: common questions

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

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 28% of the $5,594 monthly median income of South River 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 South River, NJ