Parkinson's Care in Suncook, NH: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Suncook, NH: the local picture

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Merrimack County)

2.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.9% in Merrimack County)

896

residents 65 or older (16% of Suncook)

8

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

247 Suncook residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 17% in Merrimack County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Suncook ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Suncook compared with Merrimack County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Suncook	Merrimack County	New Hampshire
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.8%	5.9%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.8%	5.1%	5.0%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	25%	27%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	4.2%	4.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,468	$66,830	—

Older residents in towns around Suncook

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hooksett, NH	2.9 mi	1,217	14%
South Hooksett, NH	7.5 mi	796	15%
Concord, NH	8.7 mi	8,296	18%
Pinardville, NH	9.8 mi	900	14%
Manchester, NH	10 mi	17,909	18%
Goffstown, NH	11 mi	516	8.5%

Home health agencies serving Suncook

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Portsmouth, NH	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 436-0815
Granite Vna, Inc	Concord, NH	6.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 224-4093
Franklin Vna & Hospice	Franklin, NH	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 934-3454
Interim Healthcare	Manchester, NH	9.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 668-6956
Vna Home Health And Hospice Services, Inc	Manchester, NH	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 622-3781
Pathways Healthcare LLC	Londonderry, NH	19 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 481-9077

Nursing homes near Suncook

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Harris Hill Center, Genesis Healthcare	Concord, NH	5.6 mi	2 of 5	85	(603) 224-1319
Havenwood-Heritage Heights	Concord, NH	6.4 mi	2 of 5	70	(603) 224-5363
Presidential Oaks	Concord, NH	6.8 mi	3 of 5	85	(603) 225-6644

Straight-line miles from the center of Suncook. 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 Suncook

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $5,289 monthly median income of Suncook households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Suncook: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Suncook?

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $5,289 monthly median income of Suncook households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Suncook, NH