Parkinson's Care in West Long Branch, NJ: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in West Long Branch, NJ: the local picture

15%

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

6.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.1% in Monmouth County)

1,274

residents 65 or older (15% of West Long Branch)

3

Medicare-certified home health agencies list West Long Branch ZIP codes in their service area

195 West Long Branch residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 17% in Monmouth County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

76 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.0%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving West Long Branch ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

West Long Branch compared with Monmouth County and New Jersey

Census figure	West Long Branch	Monmouth County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.0%	6.1%	6.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.7%	5.9%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	15%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	28%	27%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	6.4%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,885	$82,095	—

Older residents in towns around West Long Branch

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Long Branch, NJ	1.7 mi	6,126	18%
Eatontown, NJ	1.8 mi	3,122	16%
Oakhurst, NJ	1.9 mi	676	8.9%
Oceanport, NJ	1.9 mi	1,479	16%
Shrewsbury, NJ	3.3 mi	1,023	21%
Little Silver, NJ	3.5 mi	1,130	9.9%

Home health agencies serving West Long Branch

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Visiting Nurse Association Of Central Jersey Home Care And Hospice	Toms River, NJ	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(732) 818-6872
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Cranford, NJ	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(908) 352-5694
Hackensack Meridian At Home Monmouth County	Neptune, NJ	6.1 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(732) 751-3700

Nursing homes near West Long Branch

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Jersey Shore Center	Eatontown, NJ	1.3 mi	4 of 5	158	(732) 544-1557
Complete Care At Monmouth, LLC	Long Branch, NJ	1.6 mi	3 of 5	120	(732) 229-4300
Shore Pointe Care Center	Eatontown, NJ	2.3 mi	2 of 5	178	(732) 542-4700

Straight-line miles from the center of West Long Branch. 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 West Long Branch

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $6,740 monthly median income of West Long Branch households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 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 West Long Branch: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in West Long Branch?

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $6,740 monthly median income of West Long Branch households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 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 West Long Branch, NJ