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

Local figures

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

20%

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

4.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.8% in Erie County)

3,101

residents 65 or older (21% of Tonawanda)

6

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

606 Tonawanda residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 18% in Erie County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

142 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.6%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Tonawanda ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Tonawanda compared with Erie County and New York

Census figure	Tonawanda	Erie County	New York
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	18%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.6%	6.8%	8.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.3%	6.0%	8.3%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	34%	29%
Households with no vehicle	12%	12%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,819	$54,529	—

Older residents in towns around Tonawanda

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Tonawanda Town, NY	1.9 mi	12,029	18%
North Tonawanda, NY	2.6 mi	6,614	14%
Kenmore, NY	3.3 mi	2,381	14%
Grandyle Village, NY	3.9 mi	889	13%
University at Buffalo, NY	4.9 mi	0	—
Eggertsville, NY	5.0 mi	3,124	15%

Home health agencies serving Tonawanda

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mcauley Seton Home Care Corp Chha	Buffalo, NY	8.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(716) 685-4870
Amedisys Home Health Care (Amherst)	Williamsville, NY	7.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(716) 632-6420
Vna Of Western NY Chha	Cheektowaga, NY	9.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(716) 630-8000
Schofield Certified Home Care	Kenmore, NY	2.8 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(716) 874-2600
Willcare Chha (Buffalo)	Amherst, NY	7.4 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(716) 856-7500
People Home Health Svs Chha	Buffalo, NY	5.2 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(716) 874-5600

Nursing homes near Tonawanda

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Degraff Memorial Hospital-Skilled Nursing Facility	North Tonawanda, NY	1.5 mi	4 of 5	80	(716) 690-2080
Schofield Residence	Kenmore, NY	1.6 mi	4 of 5	120	(716) 874-1566
Mcauley Residence	Kenmore, NY	2.3 mi	5 of 5	160	(716) 447-6600

Straight-line miles from the center of Tonawanda. 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 Tonawanda

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 52% of the $3,152 monthly median income of Tonawanda 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 Tonawanda: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Tonawanda?

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 52% of the $3,152 monthly median income of Tonawanda 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 Tonawanda, NY