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

Local figures

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

15%

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

1.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.2% in Shelby County)

2,538

residents 65 or older (16% of Chelsea)

9

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

370 Chelsea residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 19% in Shelby County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

37 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (1.5%).

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

Chelsea compared with Shelby County and Alabama

Census figure	Chelsea	Shelby County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	19%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	1.5%	6.2%	9.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	6.5%	7.9%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	23%	29%
Households with no vehicle	1.5%	2.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,529	$69,559	—

Older residents in towns around Chelsea

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Highland Lakes, AL	6.2 mi	1,162	26%
Pelham, AL	6.2 mi	4,533	21%
Eagle Point, AL	6.8 mi	568	11%
Meadowbrook, AL	7.2 mi	1,162	15%
Indian Springs Village, AL	7.4 mi	723	17%
Columbiana, AL	8.2 mi	809	23%

Home health agencies serving Chelsea

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Birmingham, AL	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 836-0777
Centerwell Home Health	Sylacauga, AL	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 249-4363
Compassus Home Health	Birmingham, AL	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 313-2800
Amedisys Home Health Lakeshore Of Birmingham	Homewood, AL	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 868-0147
Compassus Home Health	Pell City, AL	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 313-2800
Aveanna Home Health	Hoover, AL	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 685-0421

Nursing homes near Chelsea

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Columbiana Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Columbiana, AL	8.3 mi	4 of 5	63	(205) 669-1712
Diversicare Of Riverchase	Birmingham, AL	10 mi	3 of 5	132	(205) 987-0901
Aspire Physical Recovery Center At Cahaba River	Vestavia, AL	10 mi	1 of 5	120	(205) 977-7216

Straight-line miles from the center of Chelsea. 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 Chelsea

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 18% of the $6,461 monthly median income of Chelsea 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 Chelsea: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Chelsea?

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 18% of the $6,461 monthly median income of Chelsea 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 Chelsea, AL