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

Local figures

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

22%

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

0.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.6% in Bryan County)

279

residents 65 or older (5.9% of Buckhead)

7

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

62 Buckhead residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 23% in Bryan County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

0 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (0.0%).

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

Buckhead compared with Bryan County and Georgia

Census figure	Buckhead	Bryan County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	23%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	0.0%	6.6%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.6%	7.5%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	5.9%	11%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	21%	26%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	3.5%	5.9%

Older residents in towns around Buckhead

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Richmond Hill, GA	3.9 mi	1,179	23%
Georgetown, GA	8.5 mi	1,427	22%
Montgomery, GA	11 mi	1,054	27%
Savannah, GA	11 mi	21,137	28%
Skidaway Island, GA	14 mi	4,826	8.0%
Garden City, GA	16 mi	1,182	23%

Home health agencies serving Buckhead

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Macon	Macon, GA	162 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(478) 476-0181
Guardian Home Care Of Central Georgia	Watkinsville, GA	186 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 354-6073
Amedisys Home Health Of Covington	Covington, GA	190 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 787-1796
St. Mary's Home Health Care Services	Watkinsville, GA	186 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 389-2273
Piedmont Home Health	Athens, GA	191 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(833) 719-1991
Pruitthealth At Home - Atlanta	Norcross, GA	221 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 279-6200

Nursing homes near Buckhead

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bryan County Hlth & Rehab Ctr	Richmond Hill, GA	7.5 mi	2 of 5	100	(912) 756-6131
Magnolia Manor Of Midway	Midway, GA	8.3 mi	2 of 5	169	(912) 884-3361
Pruitthealth - Savannah	Savannah, GA	10 mi	2 of 5	140	(912) 927-9416

Straight-line miles from the center of Buckhead. 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 Buckhead

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. 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 Buckhead: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Buckhead?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Buckhead, GA