Parkinson's Care in Abbeville, GA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Abbeville, GA: the local picture

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Wilcox County)

6.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.8% in Wilcox County)

349

residents 65 or older (13% of Abbeville)

5

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

59 Abbeville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 15% in Wilcox County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

13 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.7%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving Abbeville ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Abbeville compared with Wilcox County and Georgia

Census figure	Abbeville	Wilcox County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	15%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.7%	8.8%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	2.8%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	13%	20%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	26%	26%
Households with no vehicle	11%	9.1%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,477	$37,292	—

Older residents in towns around Abbeville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Eastman, GA	16 mi	948	33%
Fitzgerald, GA	20 mi	1,526	21%
Hawkinsville, GA	24 mi	777	46%
McRae-Helena, GA	24 mi	1,115	33%
Cordele, GA	27 mi	1,594	53%
Ocilla, GA	27 mi	499	20%

Home health agencies serving Abbeville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Macon	Macon, GA	67 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(478) 476-0181
Pruitthealth @ Home - Vidalia	Vidalia, GA	55 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(912) 538-8000
Caresouth, An Affiliate Of Crisp Reg Hospital	Cordele, GA	28 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(229) 271-4690
Pruitthealth @ Home - Valdosta	Valdosta, GA	76 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(229) 247-4665
Adoration Home Health	Eastman, GA	17 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(478) 374-2027

Nursing homes near Abbeville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Abbeville Crossing Of Journey LLC	Abbeville, GA	0.1 mi	1 of 5	101	(229) 635-4085
Crossview Care Center	Pineview, GA	14 mi	3 of 5	102	(229) 624-2437
Heart Of Georgia Nursing Home	Eastman, GA	15 mi	3 of 5	100	(478) 374-5571

Straight-line miles from the center of Abbeville. 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 Abbeville

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $3,456 monthly median income of Abbeville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Abbeville: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Abbeville?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $3,456 monthly median income of Abbeville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Abbeville, GA