Parkinson's Care in Staples, CT: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Staples, CT: the local picture

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Western Connecticut Planning Region)

2.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.5% in Western Connecticut Planning Region)

1,415

residents 65 or older (19% of Staples)

24

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

164 Staples residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%; 16% in Western Connecticut Planning Region). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

35 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.5%).

Medicare lists 24 home health agencies serving Staples ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Staples compared with Western Connecticut Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Staples	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.5%	6.5%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.8%	6.8%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	26%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	6.2%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$119,142	$92,472	—

Older residents in towns around Staples

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Coleytown, CT	1.8 mi	596	4.0%
Westport Village, CT	2.0 mi	589	17%
Greens Farms, CT	2.2 mi	469	8.5%
Compo, CT	2.6 mi	680	12%
Old Hill, CT	2.8 mi	459	8.3%
Fairfield University, CT	3.6 mi	13	100%

Home health agencies serving Staples

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Sterling Care LLC	Greenwich, CT	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 532-0500
Elara Caring	Rocky Hill, CT	49 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 632-4000
Pathwell Home Health	Stratford, CT	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 256-1804
Health Care Connectors LLC	Greenwich, CT	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 489-0919
Patient Care	Trumbull, CT	9.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(203) 374-4555
Amedisys Home Health	Shelton, CT	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 327-2680

Nursing homes near Staples

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Southport Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC	Southport, CT	2.2 mi	2 of 5	120	(203) 259-7894
Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital Inc	Fairfield, CT	3.2 mi	1 of 5	170	(203) 255-3573
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Norwalk	Norwalk, CT	4.7 mi	2 of 5	150	(203) 847-9686

Straight-line miles from the center of Staples. 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 Staples

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 16% of the $9,929 monthly median income of Staples households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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 Staples: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Staples?

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 16% of the $9,929 monthly median income of Staples households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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 Staples, CT