Parkinson's Care in Bristol, TN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Bristol, TN: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Sullivan County)

9.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (10% in Sullivan County)

5,391

residents 65 or older (20% of Bristol)

9

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

1,329 Bristol residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 23% in Sullivan County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

497 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.3%).

Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Bristol ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Bristol compared with Sullivan County and Tennessee

Census figure	Bristol	Sullivan County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.3%	10%	8.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.3%	8.0%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	4.8%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,354	$45,032	—

Older residents in towns around Bristol

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bristol, VA	5.2 mi	3,986	27%
Blountville, TN	6.5 mi	702	22%
Elizabethton, TN	15 mi	2,950	29%
Oak Grove, TN	15 mi	1,100	14%
Spurgeon, TN	16 mi	755	20%
Colonial Heights, TN	16 mi	703	33%

Home health agencies serving Bristol

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Kingsport, TN	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 378-7331
Centerwell Home Health	Kingsport, TN	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(423) 230-1000
Ballad Health Homecare	Johnson City, TN	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 431-6146
Nhc Homecare Johnson City	Johnson City, TN	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(423) 434-0163
Amedisys Home Health	Johnson City, TN	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 952-2340
Beacon Home Health	Kingsport, TN	17 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(865) 475-4138

Nursing homes near Bristol

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nhc Healthcare, Bristol	Bristol, VA	2.6 mi	5 of 5	120	(276) 669-4711
Waters Of Bristol A Rehabilitation And Nursing	Blountville, TN	4.9 mi	4 of 5	120	(423) 274-6191
The Rehab Center At Bristol	Bristol, VA	7.0 mi	2 of 5	90	(276) 594-0032

Straight-line miles from the center of Bristol. 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 Bristol

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,696 monthly median income of Bristol households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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 TennCare CHOICES: how to get paid to care for a family member in Tennessee.

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 Bristol: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Bristol?

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,696 monthly median income of Bristol households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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 Bristol, TN