Parkinson's Care in Carolina Beach, NC: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Carolina Beach, NC: the local picture

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in New Hanover County)

5.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.1% in New Hanover County)

1,351

residents 65 or older (20% of Carolina Beach)

7

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

182 Carolina Beach residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 17% in New Hanover County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

73 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.4%).

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

Carolina Beach compared with New Hanover County and North Carolina

Census figure	Carolina Beach	New Hanover County	North Carolina
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.4%	6.1%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	4.8%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	31%	28%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	5.6%	5.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,424	$62,585	—

Older residents in towns around Carolina Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Myrtle Grove, NC	5.9 mi	2,200	15%
Silver Lake, NC	7.0 mi	1,396	12%
Southport, NC	9.7 mi	2,014	13%
Boiling Spring Lakes, NC	10 mi	1,290	11%
Wilmington, NC	12 mi	22,030	20%
Wrightsville Beach, NC	13 mi	856	6.0%

Home health agencies serving Carolina Beach

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Well Care Home Health	Wilmington, NC	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 362-9405
Pruitthealth At Home - Brunswick	Leland, NC	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 473-5104
Centerwell Home Health	Delco, NC	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	—
Assistedcare Home Health Inc	Leland, NC	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(225) 299-3990
Liberty Home Care, LLC	Wilmington, NC	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 251-8111
Nhrmc Home Care	Rocky Point, NC	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Nursing homes near Carolina Beach

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Autumn Care Of Myrtle Grove	Wilmington, NC	6.1 mi	1 of 5	90	(910) 792-1455
Trinity Grove	Wilmington, NC	7.0 mi	3 of 5	100	(910) 442-3000
Azalea Health & Rehab Center	Wilmington, NC	9.5 mi	2 of 5	80	(910) 392-3110

Straight-line miles from the center of Carolina Beach. 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 Carolina Beach

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,285 monthly median income of Carolina Beach households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina'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 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 Carolina Beach: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Carolina Beach?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,285 monthly median income of Carolina Beach households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina'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 Carolina Beach, NC