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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Thornwood, NY: the local picture

18%

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

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.2% in Westchester County)

749

residents 65 or older (18% of Thornwood)

11

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

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

89 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

Medicare lists 11 home health agencies serving Thornwood ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Thornwood compared with Westchester County and New York

Census figure	Thornwood	Westchester County	New York
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	18%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	7.2%	8.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	7.8%	8.3%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	14%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,285	$80,660	—

Older residents in towns around Thornwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Pleasantville, NY	1.1 mi	1,190	18%
Hawthorne, NY	1.4 mi	922	15%
Chappaqua, NY	2.7 mi	658	9.7%
Valhalla, NY	2.8 mi	702	17%
Armonk, NY	3.3 mi	721	17%
Briarcliff Manor, NY	3.9 mi	1,848	13%

Home health agencies serving Thornwood

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Preferred Certified	Mount Vernon, NY	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(914) 244-9570
Emerest Home Health Care Of NY	Bronx, NY	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(914) 693-6800
Vns Of NY Home Care Chha	New York, NY	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(212) 609-7300
Americare Certified Special Services, Inc Chha	Brooklyn, NY	35 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(718) 535-3100
Tender Loving Care, An Amedisys Company	Carle Place, NY	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(516) 935-3737
Vns Westchester Chha	White Plains, NY	7.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(914) 682-1480

Nursing homes near Thornwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Briarcliff Manor Center For Rehab And Nursing Care	Briarcliff Manor, NY	2.9 mi	1 of 5	120	(914) 941-5100
The Steven And Alexandra Cohen Ped L T C Pavilion	Valhalla, NY	3.1 mi	5 of 5	24	(914) 831-2582
The Grove At Valhalla Rehab And Nursing Center	Valhalla, NY	3.3 mi	2 of 5	160	(914) 681-8400

Straight-line miles from the center of Thornwood. 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 Thornwood

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 26% of the $6,357 monthly median income of Thornwood 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 Thornwood: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Thornwood?

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 26% of the $6,357 monthly median income of Thornwood 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 Thornwood, NY