Parkinson's Care in Brunswick, GA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Brunswick, GA: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Glynn County)

5.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.6% in Glynn County)

2,812

residents 65 or older (18% of Brunswick)

4

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

653 Brunswick residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 18% in Glynn County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

132 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.1%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Brunswick ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Brunswick compared with Glynn County and Georgia

Census figure	Brunswick	Glynn County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	18%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.1%	5.6%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.0%	4.1%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	18%	23%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	52%	29%	26%
Households with no vehicle	11%	4.5%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,447	$59,919	—

Older residents in towns around Brunswick

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Country Club Estates, GA	4.9 mi	1,124	26%
Dock Junction, GA	5.4 mi	1,499	33%
St. Simons, GA	5.7 mi	6,133	10%
St. Marys, GA	27 mi	3,250	14%
Kingsland, GA	28 mi	2,256	25%
Fernandina Beach, FL	33 mi	5,069	13%

Home health agencies serving Brunswick

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Brunswick, GA	3.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 264-3640
Centerwell Home Health	Savannah, GA	68 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 355-3409
Adoration Home Health	Brunswick, GA	3.5 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(912) 462-6773
Advantage Home Health	Brunswick, GA	3.5 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(912) 265-8330

Nursing homes near Brunswick

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Gracemore Nursing And Rehab	Brunswick, GA	2.6 mi	5 of 5	60	(912) 265-6771
Senior Care Center - Brunswick	Brunswick, GA	2.9 mi	1 of 5	200	(912) 265-8528
Sears Manor Nursing Home	Brunswick, GA	3.2 mi	2 of 5	100	(912) 264-1857

Straight-line miles from the center of Brunswick. 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 Brunswick

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $2,204 monthly median income of Brunswick households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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 Brunswick: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Brunswick?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $2,204 monthly median income of Brunswick households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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 Brunswick, GA