Parkinson's Care in Wood-Ridge, NJ: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Wood-Ridge, NJ: the local picture

10%

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

2.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.8% in Bergen County)

1,848

residents 65 or older (18% of Wood-Ridge)

7

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

192 Wood-Ridge residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (10%; 17% in Bergen County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

48 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.6%).

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Wood-Ridge ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Wood-Ridge compared with Bergen County and New Jersey

Census figure	Wood-Ridge	Bergen County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	10%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.6%	5.8%	6.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.1%	7.0%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	24%	27%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	7.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$112,188	$82,484	—

Older residents in towns around Wood-Ridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Wallington, NJ	1.0 mi	1,726	25%
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ	1.1 mi	2,073	22%
Moonachie, NJ	1.7 mi	533	20%
Lodi, NJ	1.9 mi	3,553	14%
Carlstadt, NJ	2.1 mi	1,287	14%
Passaic, NJ	2.3 mi	7,301	24%

Home health agencies serving Wood-Ridge

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Hackensack, NJ	3.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 342-6311
Valley Home Care Inc.	Paramus, NJ	6.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 291-6000
Visiting Nurse Association Of Englewood, Inc	Englewood, NJ	6.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 894-3333
Adoration Home Health	Clifton, NJ	3.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 365-5200
Holy Name Home Care	Teaneck, NJ	4.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 833-3000
Ascend Home Health	Rochelle Park, NJ	3.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 358-2666

Nursing homes near Wood-Ridge

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Complete Care At Hamilton, LLC	Passaic, NJ	2.2 mi	5 of 5	120	(973) 773-7070
Complete Care At Regent LLC	Hackensack, NJ	2.6 mi	1 of 5	180	(201) 646-1166
Complete Care At Chestnut Hill LLC	Passaic, NJ	2.8 mi	1 of 5	111	(973) 777-7800

Straight-line miles from the center of Wood-Ridge. 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 Wood-Ridge

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 17% of the $9,349 monthly median income of Wood-Ridge 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 Wood-Ridge: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Wood-Ridge?

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 17% of the $9,349 monthly median income of Wood-Ridge 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 Wood-Ridge, NJ