In-Home Parkinson’s Care in The College of New Jersey, NJ
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Parkinson’s Care in The College of New Jersey, NJ: the local picture
0 The College of New Jersey residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (—; 19% in Mercer County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
0 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (—).
Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving The College of New Jersey ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
The College of New Jersey compared with Mercer County and New Jersey
| Census figure | The College of New Jersey | Mercer County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65 or older | 0.0% | 16% | 17% |
| Households with no vehicle | 15% | 11% | 11% |
Older residents in towns around The College of New Jersey
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrenceville, NJ | 3.1 mi | 898 | 3.1% |
| Trenton, NJ | 3.2 mi | 10,831 | 28% |
| Yardley, PA | 3.8 mi | 494 | 4.7% |
| Pennington, NJ | 3.9 mi | 649 | 14% |
| Morrisville, PA | 4.2 mi | 1,507 | 37% |
| Mercerville, NJ | 5.0 mi | 2,871 | 27% |
Home health agencies serving The College of New Jersey
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurses, Inc | North Brunswick, NJ | 20 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (732) 224-6991 |
| Penn Medicine Home Health Princeton Health | Princeton, NJ | 9.9 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (609) 497-4900 |
| Mercer Care | Bordentown, NJ | 9.5 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (609) 227-2727 |
Nursing homes near The College of New Jersey
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred Care At Mercer | Ewing, NJ | 1.2 mi | 4 of 5 | 100 | (609) 882-6900 |
| Greenwood House Home For The Jewish Aged | Trenton, NJ | 1.3 mi | 2 of 5 | 137 | (609) 883-5391 |
| Lawrence Rehab & Hcc/The Meadows At Lawrence | Lawrenceville, NJ | 2.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 180 | (609) 896-0006 |
Straight-line miles from the center of The College of New Jersey. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in The College of New Jersey
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. 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.
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.
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Parkinson’s Care in The College of New Jersey: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in The College of New Jersey?
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. 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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Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities
- Parkinson’s Care in Lawrenceville, NJ
- Parkinson’s Care in Trenton, NJ
- Parkinson’s Care in Yardley, PA
- Parkinson’s Care in Pennington, NJ
- Parkinson’s Care in Morrisville, PA
- Parkinson’s Care in Mercerville, NJ
- Parkinson’s Care in White Horse, NJ
- Parkinson’s Care in Hamilton Square, NJ
- Parkinson’s Care in Fairless Hills, PA
- Parkinson’s Care in Woodbourne, PA
- Parkinson’s Care in Yardville, NJ
- Parkinson’s Care in Robbinsville Center, NJ
- Parkinson’s Care in Princeton, NJ
- Parkinson’s Care in Levittown, PA
- Parkinson’s Care in Bordentown, NJ
- Parkinson’s Care in Newtown Grant, PA
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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.
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