Parkinson's Care in Waterbury, CT: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Waterbury, CT: the local picture

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.6% in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region)

17,593

residents 65 or older (15% of Waterbury)

26

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

4,811 Waterbury residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 20% in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

1,911 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 26 home health agencies serving Waterbury ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Waterbury compared with Naugatuck Valley Planning Region and Connecticut

Census figure	Waterbury	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Connecticut
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	7.6%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	7.6%	6.5%
Residents 65 or older	15%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	19%	9.1%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,510	$60,762	—

Older residents in towns around Waterbury

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Oakville, CT	3.5 mi	1,901	17%
Naugatuck, CT	4.9 mi	4,967	20%
Watertown, CT	5.3 mi	710	12%
Cheshire Village, CT	8.2 mi	1,815	21%
Terryville, CT	8.4 mi	899	24%
Bristol, CT	9.8 mi	9,980	24%

Home health agencies serving Waterbury

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Rocky Hill, CT	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 632-4000
Centerwell Home Health	Rocky Hill, CT	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 674-1302
Pathwell Home Health	Stratford, CT	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 256-1804
Amedisys Home Health	Shelton, CT	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 327-2680
Trinity Health Of New England At Home	Hartford, CT	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(860) 763-7600
All About You Home Care Services	Naugatuck, CT	4.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(203) 720-9383

Nursing homes near Waterbury

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Bucks Hill	Waterbury, CT	2.4 mi	4 of 5	90	(203) 757-0731
Waterbury Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC	Waterbury, CT	2.6 mi	5 of 5	120	(203) 757-9491
Cheshire House Health Care Facility & Rehab Center	Waterbury, CT	3.2 mi	2 of 5	75	(203) 754-2161

Straight-line miles from the center of Waterbury. 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 Waterbury

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 48% of the $3,376 monthly median income of Waterbury households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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.

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 Waterbury: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Waterbury?

At the Connecticut median aide wage of $18.75 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,625 a month in wages, which is 48% of the $3,376 monthly median income of Waterbury households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 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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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 Waterbury, CT