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

Local figures

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

28%

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

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.3% in Cobb County)

3,299

residents 65 or older (15% of Acworth)

23

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

915 Acworth residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 17% in Cobb County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 23 home health agencies serving Acworth ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Acworth compared with Cobb County and Georgia

Census figure	Acworth	Cobb County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	17%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	6.3%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.8%	5.3%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	15%	14%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	23%	26%
Households with no vehicle	6.3%	3.9%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,194	$71,145	—

Older residents in towns around Acworth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Kennesaw, GA	4.4 mi	4,581	24%
Cartersville, GA	9.9 mi	2,949	25%
Woodstock, GA	10 mi	4,949	11%
Marietta, GA	11 mi	8,684	22%
Hiram, GA	12 mi	533	33%
Fair Oaks, GA	13 mi	561	5.9%

Home health agencies serving Acworth

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Prohealth Home Health-Georgia, LLC	Cartersville, GA	12 mi	5 of 5	—	(205) 820-7000
Centerwell Home Health	Kennesaw, GA	4.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(470) 795-7907
Community Home Health, An Amedisys Company	Woodstock, GA	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 926-9525
Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys Company	Douglasville, GA	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 942-1609
Pruitthealth At Home - Rome	Rome, GA	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 232-5908
Coosa Valley Home Health, An Amedisys	Rome, GA	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 291-8867

Nursing homes near Acworth

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ross Memorial Health Care Ctr	Kennesaw, GA	4.9 mi	5 of 5	100	(770) 427-7256
Marietta Center For Nursing And Healing	Marietta, GA	8.5 mi	1 of 5	154	(770) 422-2451
Roselane Health Center By Harborview	Marietta, GA	9.6 mi	2 of 5	137	(770) 792-9800

Straight-line miles from the center of Acworth. 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 Acworth

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 38% of the $3,183 monthly median income of Acworth 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 Acworth: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Acworth?

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 38% of the $3,183 monthly median income of Acworth 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; 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 Acworth, GA