Parkinson's Care in Beaver Dam, KY: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Beaver Dam, KY: the local picture

56%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32% in Ohio County)

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (12% in Ohio County)

672

residents 65 or older (19% of Beaver Dam)

5

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

375 Beaver Dam residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (56%; 32% in Ohio County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

111 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (17%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving Beaver Dam ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Beaver Dam compared with Ohio County and Kentucky

Census figure	Beaver Dam	Ohio County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	56%	32%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	17%	12%	9.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.4%	8.7%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	5.1%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,139	$43,736	—

Older residents in towns around Beaver Dam

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hartford, KY	3.5 mi	468	26%
Central City, KY	16 mi	763	19%
Masonville, KY	21 mi	352	0.0%
Greenville, KY	21 mi	1,082	38%
Owensboro, KY	28 mi	11,457	25%
Thruston, KY	28 mi	271	25%

Home health agencies serving Beaver Dam

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Family Home Health Care, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health	Owensboro, KY	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 852-4811
Owensboro Health Home Care	Owensboro, KY	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 688-6046
Caresouth Hha Holdings Of Winchester, LLC Dba Enhabit Home Health	Owensboro, KY	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 685-4663
Caretenders	Owensboro, KY	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 685-3876
Green River District Hha	Owensboro, KY	27 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(270) 686-8123

Nursing homes near Beaver Dam

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Beaver Dam Nursing & Rehab Center, Inc	Beaver Dam, KY	2.6 mi	3 of 5	58	(270) 274-9646
Signature Healthcare Of Hartford Rehab & Wellness	Hartford, KY	3.3 mi	4 of 5	110	(270) 298-7437
Morgantown Care & Rehabilitation Center	Morgantown, KY	16 mi	3 of 5	122	(270) 526-3368

Straight-line miles from the center of Beaver Dam. 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 Beaver Dam

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,178 monthly median income of Beaver Dam households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Beaver Dam: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Beaver Dam?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,178 monthly median income of Beaver Dam households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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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