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

Local figures

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

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30% in Escambia County)

9.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (11% in Escambia County)

1,541

residents 65 or older (18% of Atmore)

12

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

423 Atmore residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 30% in Escambia County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

126 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.4%).

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

Atmore compared with Escambia County and Alabama

Census figure	Atmore	Escambia County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	30%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.4%	11%	9.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.6%	8.8%	7.9%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	5.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,388	$40,882	—

Older residents in towns around Atmore

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Brewton, AL	23 mi	1,235	30%
East Brewton, AL	24 mi	298	46%
Bay Minette, AL	25 mi	1,248	44%
Monroeville, AL	28 mi	1,304	41%
Stapleton, AL	34 mi	389	32%
Loxley, AL	35 mi	234	15%

Home health agencies serving Atmore

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Brewton	Brewton, AL	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(251) 809-1717
Amedisys Home Health Of Monroeville	Monroeville, AL	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 334-0260
Centerwell Home Health	Daphne, AL	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(251) 621-0882
Aveanna Home Health	Foley, AL	52 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(251) 621-4431
Saad Healthcare	Mobile, AL	53 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(251) 343-9600
Adoration Home Health	Collins, MS	129 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 765-8316

Nursing homes near Atmore

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Atmore Nursing Center	Atmore, AL	7.5 mi	5 of 5	100	(251) 368-9121
Century Center For Rehabilitation And Healing	Century, FL	15 mi	5 of 5	88	(850) 256-1540
West Gate Village	Brewton, AL	23 mi	5 of 5	125	(251) 867-6077

Straight-line miles from the center of Atmore. 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 Atmore

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 29% of the $4,032 monthly median income of Atmore 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 Atmore: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Atmore?

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 29% of the $4,032 monthly median income of Atmore 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 Atmore, AL