Parkinson's Care in Barbecue, NC: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Barbecue, NC: the local picture

39%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Harnett County)

46%

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

506

residents 65 or older (8.6% of Barbecue)

1

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

198 Barbecue residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (39%; 26% in Harnett County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

235 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (46%).

Medicare lists 1 home health agencies serving Barbecue ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Barbecue compared with Harnett County and North Carolina

Census figure	Barbecue	Harnett County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	39%	26%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	46%	11%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	26%	10.0%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	8.6%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	2.6%	29%	28%
Households with no vehicle	7.8%	3.9%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,207	$43,103	—

Older residents in towns around Barbecue

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Spout Springs, NC	3.6 mi	1,153	16%
Anderson Creek, NC	5.5 mi	1,030	33%
Spring Lake, NC	10 mi	913	27%
Sanford, NC	14 mi	4,768	20%
Lillington, NC	14 mi	681	20%
Fayetteville, NC	17 mi	27,093	27%

Home health agencies serving Barbecue

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Liberty Home Care	Siler City, NC	37 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 742-4843

Nursing homes near Barbecue

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Liberty Commons Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Sanford, NC	8.3 mi	2 of 5	80	(919) 499-2206
Westfield Rehabilitation And Health Center	Sanford, NC	12 mi	4 of 5	83	(919) 775-5404
Emerald Health & Rehab Center	Lillington, NC	14 mi	2 of 5	96	(910) 814-8030

Straight-line miles from the center of Barbecue. 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 Barbecue

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,267 monthly median income of Barbecue households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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 Barbecue: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Barbecue?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,267 monthly median income of Barbecue households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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.

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