In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Wildwood Crest, NJ
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Parkinson’s Care in Wildwood Crest, NJ: the local picture
303 Wildwood Crest residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 14% in Cape May County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
43 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.2%).
Medicare lists 2 home health agencies serving Wildwood Crest ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Wildwood Crest compared with Cape May County and New Jersey
| Census figure | Wildwood Crest | Cape May County | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 22% | 14% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 3.2% | 5.9% | 6.8% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5% | 4.2% | 7.0% |
| Residents 65 or older | 44% | 30% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 47% | 26% | 27% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.1% | 5.7% | 11% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $61,400 | $73,260 | — |
Older residents in towns around Wildwood Crest
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood, NJ | 1.5 mi | 930 | 16% |
| North Wildwood, NJ | 3.2 mi | 1,855 | 13% |
| Cape May, NJ | 3.9 mi | 921 | 14% |
| Rio Grande, NJ | 3.9 mi | 851 | 20% |
| Whitesboro, NJ | 5.7 mi | 415 | 27% |
| Villas, NJ | 6.1 mi | 2,402 | 17% |
Home health agencies serving Wildwood Crest
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Regional Home Health Care, LLC | Cape May Court House, NJ | 12 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (609) 465-1205 |
| Penn Medicine Home Health | Bala Cynwyd, PA | 75 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (610) 747-3400 |
Nursing homes near Wildwood Crest
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Cape Center | North Cape May, NJ | 4.7 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (609) 898-8899 |
| Pelican Pointe Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation | North Cape May, NJ | 5.6 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (609) 898-0677 |
| Complete Care At Court House, LLC | Cape May Court House, NJ | 8.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (609) 465-7171 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Wildwood Crest. 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 Wildwood Crest
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 30% of the $5,117 monthly median income of Wildwood Crest 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.
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.
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Parkinson’s Care in Wildwood Crest: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Wildwood Crest?
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 30% of the $5,117 monthly median income of Wildwood Crest 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.
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