Parkinson's Care in Buckner, KY: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Buckner, KY: the local picture

0.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12% in Oldham County)

4.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.8% in Oldham County)

399

residents 65 or older (9.7% of Buckner)

5

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

0 Buckner residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (0.0%; 12% in Oldham County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

19 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.8%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving Buckner ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Buckner compared with Oldham County and Kentucky

Census figure	Buckner	Oldham County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	0.0%	12%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.8%	6.8%	9.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	5.1%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	9.7%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	17%	30%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	1.4%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,271	$72,987	—

Older residents in towns around Buckner

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Crestwood, KY	3.5 mi	696	12%
La Grange, KY	4.1 mi	1,461	27%
Prospect, KY	9.0 mi	1,384	7.4%
Anchorage, KY	9.5 mi	357	4.8%
Middletown, KY	11 mi	2,180	19%
Lyndon, KY	11 mi	2,125	26%

Home health agencies serving Buckner

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Louisville, KY	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 895-4213
Housecall Home Health, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health	Louisville, KY	10 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 244-5441
Baptist Health Home Care KY, LLC Dba Baptist Home Health Care	Louisville, KY	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 454-5656
Saint Joseph-Anc Home Care Services, LLC D/B/A Commonspirit At Home- Louisville	Louisville, KY	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 584-2456
Caretenders	Louisville, KY	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 238-5150

Nursing homes near Buckner

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Springs At Oldham Reserve	La Grange, KY	3.6 mi	4 of 5	50	(502) 516-3176
Richwood Nursing & Rehab	La Grange, KY	4.4 mi	2 of 5	120	(502) 222-3186
Forest Springs Health Campus	Louisville, KY	7.1 mi	4 of 5	58	(502) 243-1643

Straight-line miles from the center of Buckner. 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 Buckner

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,356 monthly median income of Buckner households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Buckner: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Buckner?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,356 monthly median income of Buckner households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 (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 Buckner, KY