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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Candler-McAfee, GA: the local picture

23%

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

7.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.3% in DeKalb County)

5,061

residents 65 or older (24% of Candler-McAfee)

19

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

1,128 Candler-McAfee residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 21% in DeKalb County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

376 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.7%).

Medicare lists 19 home health agencies serving Candler-McAfee ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Candler-McAfee compared with DeKalb County and Georgia

Census figure	Candler-McAfee	DeKalb County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	21%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.7%	8.3%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.0%	7.0%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	24%	14%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	29%	26%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	7.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,223	$58,604	—

Older residents in towns around Candler-McAfee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Panthersville, GA	1.3 mi	1,763	36%
Belvedere Park, GA	1.7 mi	1,802	38%
Gresham Park, GA	2.7 mi	1,555	41%
Avondale Estates, GA	3.0 mi	861	10%
Decatur, GA	3.4 mi	3,597	17%
Scottdale, GA	4.8 mi	1,151	27%

Home health agencies serving Candler-McAfee

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys Company	Tucker, GA	9.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 938-9611
Centerwell Home Health	Atlanta, GA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 998-1393
Centerwell Home Health	Kennesaw, GA	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(470) 795-7907
Interim Healthcare Of Atlanta Inc	Atlanta, GA	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(404) 843-2708
Central Hh Care, An Amedisys Company	Atlanta, GA	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 953-8570
Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc	Marietta, GA	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(404) 215-6000

Nursing homes near Candler-McAfee

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Glenwood Health Center By Harborview	Decatur, GA	1.4 mi	1 of 5	225	(404) 284-6414
Pruitthealth - Decatur	Decatur, GA	2.1 mi	2 of 5	146	(404) 212-3400
Crossings At East Lake Of Journey LLC, The	Decatur, GA	2.7 mi	3 of 5	103	(404) 373-6231

Straight-line miles from the center of Candler-McAfee. 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 Candler-McAfee

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 34% of the $3,602 monthly median income of Candler-McAfee 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 Candler-McAfee: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Candler-McAfee?

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 34% of the $3,602 monthly median income of Candler-McAfee 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.

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