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

Local figures

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

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Sumter County)

4.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.8% in Sumter County)

2,362

residents 65 or older (15% of Americus)

4

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

401 Americus residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 21% in Sumter County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

95 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.2%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Americus ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Americus compared with Sumter County and Georgia

Census figure	Americus	Sumter County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	21%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.2%	7.8%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.1%	7.4%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	15%	18%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	26%	26%
Households with no vehicle	14%	12%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,877	$38,511	—

Older residents in towns around Americus

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Montezuma, GA	19 mi	548	22%
Leesburg, GA	24 mi	395	25%
Dawson, GA	25 mi	810	27%
Vienna, GA	26 mi	733	31%
Cordele, GA	28 mi	1,594	53%
Unadilla, GA	31 mi	370	33%

Home health agencies serving Americus

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Macon	Macon, GA	63 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(478) 476-0181
Caresouth, An Affiliate Of Crisp Reg Hospital	Cordele, GA	27 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(229) 271-4690
Phoebe Home Health	Albany, GA	35 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(229) 312-9300
Pruitthealth @ Home- Griffin	Griffin, GA	82 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 228-0525

Nursing homes near Americus

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Magnolia Manor Methodist Nsg C	Americus, GA	1.9 mi	3 of 5	238	(229) 924-9352
Lillian Carter Health Center By Harborview	Plains, GA	10 mi	2 of 5	100	(229) 824-7796
Montezuma Health And Rehabilitation	Montezuma, GA	19 mi	3 of 5	100	(478) 472-8168

Straight-line miles from the center of Americus. 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 Americus

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 37% of the $3,323 monthly median income of Americus 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 Americus: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Americus?

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 37% of the $3,323 monthly median income of Americus 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 Americus, GA