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

Local figures

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

7.6%

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

2.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.2% in Ocean County)

289

residents 65 or older (7.8% of South Toms River)

3

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

22 South Toms River residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (7.6%; 20% in Ocean County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

8 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.8%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving South Toms River ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

South Toms River compared with Ocean County and New Jersey

Census figure	South Toms River	Ocean County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	7.6%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.8%	6.2%	6.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	5.9%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	7.8%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	30%	27%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	6.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,500	$62,752	—

Older residents in towns around South Toms River

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Beachwood, NJ	0.8 mi	2,182	11%
Holiday City South, NJ	1.9 mi	2,808	21%
Toms River, NJ	4.0 mi	18,961	21%
Holiday City-Berkeley, NJ	4.2 mi	8,958	29%
Pine Lake Park, NJ	5.1 mi	1,290	28%
Pine Ridge at Crestwood, NJ	5.8 mi	1,762	21%

Home health agencies serving South Toms River

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Whiting, NJ	3.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(732) 350-2355
Visiting Nurse Association Of Central Jersey Home Care And Hospice	Toms River, NJ	3.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(732) 818-6872
Hackensack Meridian At Home Ocean County	Brick, NJ	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(732) 206-8100

Nursing homes near South Toms River

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Community Medical Center Tcu	Toms River, NJ	2.5 mi	5 of 5	25	(732) 557-8000
Complete Care At Holiday City	Toms River, NJ	2.7 mi	3 of 5	180	(732) 240-0900
Crystal Lake Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Bayville, NJ	3.1 mi	not rated	235	(732) 269-0500

Straight-line miles from the center of South Toms 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 Toms 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 23% of the $6,625 monthly median income of South Toms 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 Toms River: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in South Toms 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 23% of the $6,625 monthly median income of South Toms 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Toms River, NJ