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

Local figures

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

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13% in Watauga County)

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.7% in Watauga County)

1,405

residents 65 or older (7.0% of Boone)

3

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

431 Boone residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 13% in Watauga County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Boone ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Boone compared with Watauga County and North Carolina

Census figure	Boone	Watauga County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	13%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	4.7%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	4.3%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	7.0%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	26%	28%
Households with no vehicle	6.6%	4.4%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,580	$55,984	—

Older residents in towns around Boone

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mountain City, TN	19 mi	704	29%
Lenoir, NC	23 mi	4,199	30%
Gamewell, NC	24 mi	428	14%
Cajah's Mountain, NC	26 mi	419	27%
Hudson, NC	27 mi	957	23%
Wilkesboro, NC	28 mi	1,125	29%

Home health agencies serving Boone

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Boone, NC	0.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Adoration Home Health	Lenoir, NC	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Medi Home Health And Hospice	Boone, NC	0.1 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(828) 265-3388

Nursing homes near Boone

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Glenbridge Health And Rehabilitation	Boone, NC	2.5 mi	1 of 5	134	(828) 264-6720
The Foley Center At Chestnut Ridge	Blowing Rock, NC	4.4 mi	2 of 5	92	(828) 386-3300
Life Care Center Of Banner Elk	Banner Elk, NC	12 mi	4 of 5	118	(828) 898-5136

Straight-line miles from the center of Boone. 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 Boone

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 32% of the $4,048 monthly median income of Boone 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 Boone: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Boone?

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 32% of the $4,048 monthly median income of Boone 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 Boone, NC