Parkinson's Care in Athens, AL: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Athens, AL: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Limestone County)

9.6%

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

5,066

residents 65 or older (17% of Athens)

13

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

1,158 Athens residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 22% in Limestone County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

449 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.6%).

Medicare lists 13 home health agencies serving Athens ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Athens compared with Limestone County and Alabama

Census figure	Athens	Limestone County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	22%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.6%	8.8%	9.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.7%	8.6%	7.9%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	27%	29%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	3.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,505	$55,604	—

Older residents in towns around Athens

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Madison, AL	12 mi	7,628	14%
Harvest, AL	12 mi	957	24%
Decatur, AL	14 mi	10,356	25%
Trinity, AL	15 mi	459	15%
Huntsville, AL	17 mi	36,541	23%
Triana, AL	18 mi	325	18%

Home health agencies serving Athens

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Prohealth Home Health, LLC	Huntsville, AL	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(256) 945-9100
Centerwell Home Health	Moulton, AL	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 974-2741
Preferred Home Health	Florence, AL	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 246-9972
Aveanna Home Health	Athens, AL	2.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 427-4657
Aveanna Home Health	Huntsville, AL	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Amedisys Home Health Of Huntsville	Huntsville, AL	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 885-1665

Nursing homes near Athens

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Athens Health And Rehabilitation LLC	Athens, AL	2.3 mi	5 of 5	149	(256) 232-1620
Limestone Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, LLC	Athens, AL	2.9 mi	3 of 5	170	(256) 232-3461
Valley View Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Madison, AL	12 mi	4 of 5	155	(256) 830-2316

Straight-line miles from the center of Athens. 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 Athens

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $4,625 monthly median income of Athens households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama 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 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 Athens: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Athens?

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $4,625 monthly median income of Athens households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama 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 Athens, AL