Parkinson's Care in Brookhaven, MS: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Brookhaven, MS: the local picture

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Lincoln County)

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.6% in Lincoln County)

2,261

residents 65 or older (19% of Brookhaven)

7

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

598 Brookhaven residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 26% in Lincoln County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

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

Brookhaven compared with Lincoln County and Mississippi

Census figure	Brookhaven	Lincoln County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	15%	9.6%	11%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	10%	8.8%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.7%	5.9%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,318	$37,219	—

Older residents in towns around Brookhaven

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hazlehurst, MS	20 mi	714	27%
McComb, MS	23 mi	2,352	33%
Crystal Springs, MS	29 mi	718	23%
Magnolia, MS	29 mi	588	15%
Columbia, MS	43 mi	1,375	35%
Byram, MS	43 mi	2,089	28%

Home health agencies serving Brookhaven

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Hazlehurst, MS	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 894-2701
Sta Home Health Agency Of Jackson, Inc. Dba Accentcare Home Health Of Jackson	Clinton, MS	53 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 961-4367
Centerwell Home Health	Flowood, MS	56 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 362-7801
Forrest General Home Care Of Marion General	Columbia, MS	44 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 740-2201
Arden Home Health Of West MS, LLC	Ridgeland, MS	61 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 855-2400
Deaconess Homecare-Region I I	Brookhaven, MS	0.6 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 835-1145

Nursing homes near Brookhaven

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Haven Hall Health Care Center	Brookhaven, MS	0.6 mi	3 of 5	81	(601) 833-5608
Trend Health And Rehab Of Brookhaven	Brookhaven, MS	1.1 mi	5 of 5	60	(601) 833-2330
Diversicare Of Brookhaven	Brookhaven, MS	1.1 mi	2 of 5	58	(601) 833-2881

Straight-line miles from the center of Brookhaven. 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 Brookhaven

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $2,277 monthly median income of Brookhaven households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi 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 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 Brookhaven: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Brookhaven?

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $2,277 monthly median income of Brookhaven households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi 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 Brookhaven, MS