In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Valley Falls, RI
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Parkinson’s Care in Valley Falls, RI: the local picture
260 Valley Falls residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 22% in Providence County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
154 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.5%).
Medicare lists 18 home health agencies serving Valley Falls ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Valley Falls compared with Providence County and Rhode Island
| Census figure | Valley Falls | Providence County | Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 13% | 22% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 7.5% | 8.6% | 7.1% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8% | 8.9% | 7.2% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 16% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 30% | 32% | 30% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.5% | 12% | 9.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $65,714 | $50,686 | — |
Older residents in towns around Valley Falls
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Falls, RI | 2.3 mi | 2,439 | 20% |
| Pawtucket, RI | 3.5 mi | 11,015 | 23% |
| North Seekonk, MA | 4.1 mi | 363 | 30% |
| North Attleborough Town, MA | 4.3 mi | 5,097 | 14% |
| Attleboro, MA | 5.0 mi | 7,363 | 21% |
| Cumberland Hill, RI | 5.0 mi | 1,309 | 17% |
Home health agencies serving Valley Falls
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Warwick, RI | 16 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (401) 738-5470 |
| Amedisys Home Health Care | Warwick, RI | 16 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (401) 737-4236 |
| Vna Of Care New England | Warwick, RI | 16 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (401) 737-6050 |
| Cedar Home Health, LLC | Cranston, RI | 13 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (401) 944-2100 |
| Nursing Placement Home Health Care Services | Pawtucket, RI | 3.5 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (401) 728-6500 |
| Homecare Advantage Chc | Cranston, RI | 10 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (401) 781-3400 |
Nursing homes near Valley Falls
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview Center | Cumberland, RI | 1.2 mi | 5 of 5 | 72 | (401) 724-7500 |
| Harris Health Care Center North | Central Falls, RI | 1.9 mi | 1 of 5 | 32 | (401) 722-6000 |
| Mansion Nursing And Rehab Center | Central Falls, RI | 2.8 mi | 2 of 5 | 62 | (401) 722-0830 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Valley Falls. 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 Valley Falls
At the Rhode Island median aide wage of $21.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,820 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $5,476 monthly median income of Valley Falls households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Rhode Island's minimum wage is $16.00 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.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Parkinson’s Care in Valley Falls: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Valley Falls?
At the Rhode Island median aide wage of $21.00 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,820 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $5,476 monthly median income of Valley Falls households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Rhode Island's minimum wage is $16.00 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.
More senior care near Valley Falls
Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities
- Parkinson’s Care in Central Falls, RI
- Parkinson’s Care in Pawtucket, RI
- Parkinson’s Care in North Seekonk, MA
- Parkinson’s Care in North Attleborough Town, MA
- Parkinson’s Care in Attleboro, MA
- Parkinson’s Care in Cumberland Hill, RI
- Parkinson’s Care in Providence, RI
- Parkinson’s Care in Woonsocket, RI
- Parkinson’s Care in East Providence, RI
- Parkinson’s Care in Greenville, RI
- Parkinson’s Care in Norton Center, MA
- Parkinson’s Care in Mansfield Center, MA
- Parkinson’s Care in Franklin Town, MA
- Parkinson’s Care in Cranston, RI
- Parkinson’s Care in Foxborough, MA
- Parkinson’s Care in Bellingham, MA
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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.
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