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

Local figures

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

22%

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

1.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.3% in Johnston County)

816

residents 65 or older (19% of Benson)

13

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

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

12 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (1.7%).

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

Benson compared with Johnston County and North Carolina

Census figure	Benson	Johnston County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	1.7%	6.3%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	6.5%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	19%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	27%	28%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	3.7%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,539	$53,545	—

Older residents in towns around Benson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Dunn, NC	6.6 mi	1,916	36%
Erwin, NC	8.7 mi	1,019	24%
Buies Creek, NC	11 mi	332	16%
Angier, NC	14 mi	1,061	21%
Smithfield, NC	14 mi	2,473	29%
Lillington, NC	15 mi	681	20%

Home health agencies serving Benson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Well Care Home Health Of The Southern Triangle, Inc.	Holly Springs, NC	24 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(919) 346-0075
Pruitthealth At Home - Wake	Raleigh, NC	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 838-2768
Well Care Home Health, Inc	Raleigh, NC	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 846-1018
Centerwell Home Health	Goldsboro, NC	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Amedisys Home Health	Durham, NC	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 941-5793
Wakemed Home Health	Raleigh, NC	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 350-0236

Nursing homes near Benson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of	Benson, NC	1.1 mi	2 of 5	100	(919) 207-1717
The Carrolton Of Dunn	Dunn, NC	7.5 mi	1 of 5	100	(910) 892-8843
Harnett Woods Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Dunn, NC	7.9 mi	5 of 5	100	(910) 891-4600

Straight-line miles from the center of Benson. 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 Benson

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 35% of the $3,712 monthly median income of Benson 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 Benson: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Benson?

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 35% of the $3,712 monthly median income of Benson 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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Benson, NC