In-Home Parkinson's Care in Chattanooga Valley, GA

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Chattanooga Valley, GA: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Walker County)

5.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.6% in Walker County)

804

residents 65 or older (17% of Chattanooga Valley)

4

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

210 Chattanooga Valley residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 23% in Walker County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

45 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.6%).

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

Chattanooga Valley compared with Walker County and Georgia

Census figure	Chattanooga Valley	Walker County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	23%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.6%	8.6%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.2%	5.6%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	7.6%	26%	26%
Households with no vehicle	2.4%	3.7%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,406	$42,907	—

Older residents in towns around Chattanooga Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fairview, GA	2.8 mi	1,165	30%
Chickamauga, GA	4.5 mi	570	9.3%
Rossville, GA	4.7 mi	784	25%
Fort Oglethorpe, GA	5.5 mi	2,805	40%
Lakeview, GA	6.3 mi	897	36%
East Ridge, TN	8.2 mi	4,078	24%

Home health agencies serving Chattanooga Valley

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
North Georgia Home Health Agency, An Amedysis Comp	Ringgold, GA	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 364-2911
Amedisys Home Health Chattanooga	Chattanooga, TN	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 472-3069
Hamilton Home Health	Dalton, GA	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 226-2848
Adoration Home Health	Ringgold, GA	11 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(706) 866-8881

Nursing homes near Chattanooga Valley

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nhc Healthcare Rossville	Rossville, GA	4.0 mi	2 of 5	112	(706) 861-0863
Center For Advanced Rehab At Parkside, The	Rossville, GA	4.6 mi	3 of 5	125	(706) 858-5000
Pruitthealth - Fort Oglethorpe	Fort Oglethorpe, GA	5.9 mi	3 of 5	120	(706) 861-5154

Straight-line miles from the center of Chattanooga Valley. 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 Chattanooga Valley

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 19% of the $6,284 monthly median income of Chattanooga Valley 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 Chattanooga Valley: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Chattanooga Valley?

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 19% of the $6,284 monthly median income of Chattanooga Valley 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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Chattanooga Valley, GA