In-Home Parkinson's Care in University Gardens, NY

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in University Gardens, NY: the local picture

19%

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

13%

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

837

residents 65 or older (20% of University Gardens)

19

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

158 University Gardens residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 17% in Nassau County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

108 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

Medicare lists 19 home health agencies serving University Gardens ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

University Gardens compared with Nassau County and New York

Census figure	University Gardens	Nassau County	New York
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	6.6%	8.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.7%	6.8%	8.3%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	20%	29%
Households with no vehicle	6.3%	6.8%	29%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,271	$100,301	—

Older residents in towns around University Gardens

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Great Neck Plaza, NY	0.8 mi	1,843	15%
Great Neck Estates, NY	1.0 mi	533	14%
Thomaston, NY	1.1 mi	591	13%
Lake Success, NY	1.2 mi	614	15%
Manhasset, NY	1.9 mi	1,232	11%
Great Neck, NY	1.9 mi	2,334	16%

Home health agencies serving University Gardens

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Emerest Home Health Care Of Long Island	Flushing, NY	5.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(914) 693-6800
Centerwell Home Health	Westbury, NY	8.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(516) 746-8013
Vns Of NY Home Care Chha	New York, NY	13 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	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(718) 535-3100
Revival Home Health Care	Staten Island, NY	22 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	Carle Place, NY	6.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(516) 935-3737

Nursing homes near University Gardens

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Little Neck Care Center	Little Neck, NY	0.9 mi	2 of 5	120	(718) 423-6400
The Grand Rehabilitation And Nursing At Great Neck	Great Neck, NY	1.0 mi	1 of 5	214	(516) 466-3001
Highfield Gardens Care Center Of Great Neck	Great Neck, NY	1.3 mi	4 of 5	200	(516) 365-9229

Straight-line miles from the center of University Gardens. 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 University Gardens

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 24% of the $6,939 monthly median income of University Gardens 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 University Gardens: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in University Gardens?

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 24% of the $6,939 monthly median income of University Gardens 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 University Gardens, NY