Parkinson's Care in Canton, MS: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Canton, MS: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Madison County)

7.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.5% in Madison County)

1,666

residents 65 or older (15% of Canton)

6

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

400 Canton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 19% in Madison County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

121 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.6%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Canton ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Canton compared with Madison County and Mississippi

Census figure	Canton	Madison County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	19%	28%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.6%	6.5%	11%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.7%	8.3%	8.8%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	61%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	5.3%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,818	$62,014	—

Older residents in towns around Canton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Gluckstadt, MS	6.4 mi	198	17%
Madison, MS	10 mi	4,528	16%
Ridgeland, MS	14 mi	3,588	16%
Flowood, MS	18 mi	1,563	20%
Jackson, MS	22 mi	22,008	28%
Brandon, MS	22 mi	4,500	28%

Home health agencies serving Canton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Vicksburg, MS	51 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 619-3670
Centerwell Home Health	Flowood, MS	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 362-7801
Sta Home Health Agency Of Jackson, Inc. Dba Accentcare Home Health Of Jackson	Clinton, MS	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 961-4367
Enhabit Home Health	Vicksburg, MS	51 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 638-6606
Arden Home Health Of West MS, LLC	Ridgeland, MS	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 855-2400
Mississippi Homecare Of Jackson	Jackson, MS	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 352-5063

Nursing homes near Canton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Madison Co NH	Canton, MS	1.7 mi	2 of 5	95	(601) 855-5760
Parkway Health & Rehab LLC	Canton, MS	3.1 mi	1 of 5	87	(601) 607-9050
The Nichols Center	Madison, MS	8.7 mi	3 of 5	60	(601) 853-4343

Straight-line miles from the center of Canton. 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 Canton

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $2,735 monthly median income of Canton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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 Canton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Canton?

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $2,735 monthly median income of Canton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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 Canton, MS