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

Local figures

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

33%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33% in Bacon County)

6.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.7% in Bacon County)

714

residents 65 or older (21% of Alma)

2

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

209 Alma residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 33% in Bacon County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

41 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.5%).

Medicare lists 2 home health agencies serving Alma ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Alma compared with Bacon County and Georgia

Census figure	Alma	Bacon County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	33%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.5%	9.7%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	20%	13%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	21%	18%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	33%	26%
Households with no vehicle	10%	7.7%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,128	$38,942	—

Older residents in towns around Alma

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Nicholls, GA	9.7 mi	263	45%
Baxley, GA	17 mi	998	17%
Blackshear, GA	22 mi	727	37%
Douglas, GA	22 mi	1,671	26%
Hazlehurst, GA	23 mi	587	31%
Waycross, GA	24 mi	2,423	32%

Home health agencies serving Alma

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Waycross, GA	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 285-2222
Adoration Home Health	Waycross, GA	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(912) 283-1262

Nursing homes near Alma

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Twin Oaks Convalescent Center	Alma, GA	0.7 mi	5 of 5	88	(912) 632-7293
Appling Nursing And Rehabilitation Pavilion	Baxley, GA	17 mi	1 of 5	101	(912) 367-9841
Waycross Health And Rehabilitation	Waycross, GA	23 mi	5 of 5	92	(912) 285-4721

Straight-line miles from the center of Alma. 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 Alma

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 36% of the $3,344 monthly median income of Alma 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 Alma: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Alma?

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 36% of the $3,344 monthly median income of Alma 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 Alma, GA