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

Local figures

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

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Lamar County)

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (18% in Lamar County)

782

residents 65 or older (13% of Barnesville)

7

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

223 Barnesville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 29% in Lamar County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

105 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (15%).

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Barnesville ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Barnesville compared with Lamar County and Georgia

Census figure	Barnesville	Lamar County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	29%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	15%	18%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.8%	7.5%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	13%	18%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	29%	26%
Households with no vehicle	1.8%	4.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,919	$58,214	—

Older residents in towns around Barnesville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Forsyth, GA	12 mi	863	37%
Hannahs Mill, GA	14 mi	641	44%
Thomaston, GA	15 mi	1,990	37%
Griffin, GA	15 mi	2,906	31%
Experiment, GA	18 mi	496	22%
Jackson, GA	20 mi	926	31%

Home health agencies serving Barnesville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Griffin	Griffin, GA	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 229-4962
Atrium Health Navicent At Home	Macon, GA	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(478) 633-5600
Amedisys Home Health Of Macon	Macon, GA	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(478) 476-0181
Centerwell Home Health	Peachtree City, GA	34 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 487-1399
Baycare Home Care Inc	Lakeland, FL	368 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Enhabit Home Health	Macon, GA	26 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(478) 742-7557

Nursing homes near Barnesville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heritage Inn Of Barnesville Health And Rehab	Barnesville, GA	0.6 mi	3 of 5	117	(770) 358-2485
Pruitthealth - Forsyth	Forsyth, GA	13 mi	2 of 5	72	(478) 994-5671
Pruitthealth - Monroe	Forsyth, GA	13 mi	4 of 5	83	(478) 994-5662

Straight-line miles from the center of Barnesville. 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 Barnesville

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 30% of the $4,077 monthly median income of Barnesville 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 Barnesville: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Barnesville?

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 30% of the $4,077 monthly median income of Barnesville 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 Barnesville, GA