Parkinson's Care in Centre, AL: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Centre, AL: the local picture

39%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Cherokee County)

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.0% in Cherokee County)

1,407

residents 65 or older (38% of Centre)

9

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

495 Centre residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (39%; 25% in Cherokee County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

202 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (16%).

Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Centre ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Centre compared with Cherokee County and Alabama

Census figure	Centre	Cherokee County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	39%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	16%	8.0%	9.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.4%	7.3%	7.9%
Residents 65 or older	38%	24%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	2.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,304	$41,419	—

Older residents in towns around Centre

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hokes Bluff, AL	16 mi	1,091	26%
Piedmont, AL	16 mi	901	37%
Glencoe, AL	21 mi	1,184	23%
Fort Payne, AL	21 mi	2,311	26%
Gadsden, AL	22 mi	6,020	29%
Jacksonville, AL	24 mi	1,723	39%

Home health agencies serving Centre

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Gadsden, AL	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	—
Centerwell Home Health	Rainbow City, AL	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 442-1138
Amedisys Home Health Of Anniston	Anniston, AL	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 820-2503
Prohealth Home Health, LLC	Huntsville, AL	62 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(256) 945-9100
Alabama Homecare Fort Payne	Fort Payne, AL	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 524-2411
Enhabit Home Health	Hoover, AL	86 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 824-2680

Nursing homes near Centre

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cherokee County Health And Rehabilitation Center	Centre, AL	1.1 mi	2 of 5	185	(256) 927-5778
Collinsville Healthcare & Rehab	Collinsville, AL	13 mi	2 of 5	200	(256) 524-2117
Piedmont Health Care Center	Piedmont, AL	17 mi	5 of 5	91	(256) 447-8258

Straight-line miles from the center of Centre. 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 Centre

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $3,609 monthly median income of Centre households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama 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 Centre: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Centre?

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $3,609 monthly median income of Centre households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama 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 Centre, AL