Parkinson's Care in Westerly, RI: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Westerly, RI: the local picture

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12% in Washington County)

3.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (3.8% in Washington County)

4,633

residents 65 or older (25% of Westerly)

9

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

453 Westerly residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (10%; 12% in Washington County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

152 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.4%).

Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Westerly ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Westerly compared with Washington County and Rhode Island

Census figure	Westerly	Washington County	Rhode Island
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	10%	12%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.4%	3.8%	7.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	3.3%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	25%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	26%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	4.4%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,662	$83,580	—

Older residents in towns around Westerly

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Pawcatuck, CT	2.6 mi	1,283	16%
Mystic, CT	7.8 mi	1,727	12%
Old Mystic, CT	9.3 mi	691	13%
Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, CT	13 mi	621	49%
Groton, CT	14 mi	1,537	15%
New London, CT	15 mi	4,148	24%

Home health agencies serving Westerly

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
South County Home Health	Wakefield, RI	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 782-0500
Amedisys Home Health Care	Warwick, RI	29 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	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 737-6050
Elara Caring	Warwick, RI	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 738-5470
Nursing Placement Home Health Care Services	Pawtucket, RI	41 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 728-6500
Enhabit Home Health	Warwick, RI	29 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(401) 431-0200

Nursing homes near Westerly

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Royal Of Westerly Nursing Center	Westerly, RI	1.4 mi	4 of 5	66	(401) 596-4925
Westerly Health Center	Westerly, RI	1.5 mi	3 of 5	120	(401) 348-0020
Apple Rehab Clipper	Westerly, RI	2.0 mi	4 of 5	60	(401) 322-8081

Straight-line miles from the center of Westerly. 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 Westerly

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 30% of the $5,972 monthly median income of Westerly 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.

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 Westerly: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Westerly?

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 30% of the $5,972 monthly median income of Westerly 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.

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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 Westerly, RI