Parkinson's Care in Stony Brook, NY: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Stony Brook, NY: the local picture

9.5%

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

2.4%

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

2,867

residents 65 or older (22% of Stony Brook)

13

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

271 Stony Brook residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (9.5%; 18% in Suffolk County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

70 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.4%).

Medicare lists 13 home health agencies serving Stony Brook ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Stony Brook compared with Suffolk County and New York

Census figure	Stony Brook	Suffolk County	New York
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	9.5%	18%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.4%	6.6%	8.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.4%	6.7%	8.3%
Residents 65 or older	22%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	23%	29%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	5.1%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$135,298	$87,077	—

Older residents in towns around Stony Brook

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Stony Brook University, NY	0.3 mi	285	—
East Setauket, NY	2.0 mi	1,970	11%
St. James, NY	2.5 mi	2,997	14%
Setauket, NY	2.9 mi	894	7.3%
Port Jefferson Station, NY	3.5 mi	925	20%
Lake Grove, NY	3.5 mi	1,946	18%

Home health agencies serving Stony Brook

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Hauppauge, NY	6.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(631) 232-6030
Revival Home Health Care	Staten Island, NY	54 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(718) 629-1000
Tender Loving Care, An Amedisys Company	Medford, NY	9.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(631) 447-2020
Vns & Hospice Of Suffolk Inc Chha	Northport, NY	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(631) 261-7200
Extended Home Care	Brooklyn, NY	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(212) 356-4200
Constellation Home Care	Syosset, NY	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(531) 246-4100

Nursing homes near Stony Brook

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Long Island State Veterans Home	Stonybrook, NY	0.9 mi	5 of 5	350	(631) 444-8500
St James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	St James, NY	2.1 mi	4 of 5	230	(631) 862-8000
Luxor Nursing & Rehabilitation At Mills Pond	St James, NY	2.1 mi	5 of 5	252	(631) 862-8990

Straight-line miles from the center of Stony Brook. 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 Stony Brook

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 15% of the $11,275 monthly median income of Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Stony Brook?

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 15% of the $11,275 monthly median income of Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook, NY