Parkinson's Care in Apison, TN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Apison, TN: the local picture

17%

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

0.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.0% in Hamilton County)

470

residents 65 or older (11% of Apison)

12

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

81 Apison residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 21% in Hamilton County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

0 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (0.0%).

Medicare lists 12 home health agencies serving Apison ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Apison compared with Hamilton County and Tennessee

Census figure	Apison	Hamilton County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	21%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	0.0%	8.0%	8.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.4%	7.2%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	11%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	5.8%	5.2%

Older residents in towns around Apison

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Collegedale, TN	4.0 mi	2,008	20%
Varnell, GA	7.6 mi	246	9.3%
Ringgold, GA	8.9 mi	705	33%
South Cleveland, TN	9.2 mi	1,450	19%
Wildwood Lake, TN	11 mi	521	40%
Harrison, TN	11 mi	1,559	13%

Home health agencies serving Apison

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Chattanooga, TN	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(423) 892-1122
Nhc Homecare Chattanooga	Chattanooga, TN	7.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(423) 877-1716
Amedisys Home Health Chattanooga	Chattanooga, TN	7.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 472-3069
Accentcare Home Health Of Tennessee	Chattanooga, TN	7.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 855-6233
Commonspirit Health At Home - Chattanooga	Chattanooga, TN	7.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 495-8550
Adoration Home Health And Hospice Care East TN	Cleveland, TN	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 337-3833

Nursing homes near Apison

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Collegedale	Collegedale, TN	3.7 mi	4 of 5	124	(423) 396-2182
Chattanooga Health And Rehab Center	Chattanooga, TN	6.0 mi	1 of 5	127	(423) 892-1716
Life Care Center Of Ooltewah	Ooltewah, TN	6.6 mi	4 of 5	120	(423) 531-0600

Straight-line miles from the center of Apison. 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 Apison

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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 TennCare CHOICES: how to get paid to care for a family member in Tennessee.

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 Apison: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Apison?

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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 Apison, TN