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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Calvert City, KY: the local picture

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Marshall County)

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.2% in Marshall County)

474

residents 65 or older (19% of Calvert City)

4

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

115 Calvert City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 21% in Marshall County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

57 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (14%).

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

Calvert City compared with Marshall County and Kentucky

Census figure	Calvert City	Marshall County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	21%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	14%	5.2%	9.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	6.3%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	19%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	25%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	4.9%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,726	$52,848	—

Older residents in towns around Calvert City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Reidland, KY	7.7 mi	966	19%
Farley, KY	9.8 mi	927	34%
Hendron, KY	14 mi	1,456	28%
Paducah, KY	14 mi	4,744	25%
Benton, KY	14 mi	947	29%
Massac, KY	16 mi	658	21%

Home health agencies serving Calvert City

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Murray, KY	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 753-1434
Mercy Health - Home Care, Paducah	Paducah, KY	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 600-0417
Marshall County Hospital Home Health	Benton, KY	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 527-8084
Baptist Health Home Care KY, LLC Dba Baptist Home Health Care	Louisville, KY	171 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 454-5656

Nursing homes near Calvert City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Calvert City Convalescent Center	Calvert City, KY	3.4 mi	5 of 5	95	(270) 395-4124
Oakview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Calvert City, KY	4.2 mi	2 of 5	100	(270) 898-6288
Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Paducah, KY	14 mi	4 of 5	228	(270) 443-6543

Straight-line miles from the center of Calvert City. 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 Calvert City

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 45% of the $3,394 monthly median income of Calvert City 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 Calvert City: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Calvert City?

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 45% of the $3,394 monthly median income of Calvert City 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; 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 Calvert City, KY