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

Local figures

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

34%

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

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (11% in Jefferson County)

1,944

residents 65 or older (19% of Clay)

1

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

657 Clay residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 25% in Jefferson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

239 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

Medicare lists 1 home health agencies serving Clay ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Clay compared with Jefferson County and Alabama

Census figure	Clay	Jefferson County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	11%	9.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.9%	8.5%	7.9%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	31%	29%
Households with no vehicle	1.0%	7.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,096	$51,066	—

Older residents in towns around Clay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Pinson, AL	3.3 mi	1,207	31%
Trussville, AL	3.9 mi	4,591	18%
Grayson Valley, AL	4.0 mi	694	14%
Center Point, AL	5.7 mi	1,878	23%
Argo, AL	5.9 mi	370	15%
Remlap, AL	7.7 mi	611	23%

Home health agencies serving Clay

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Compassus Home Health	Pell City, AL	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(205) 313-2800

Nursing homes near Clay

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Highlands Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Birmingham, AL	5.4 mi	2 of 5	132	(205) 854-1361
Cavalier Healthcare Of Trussville	Trussville, AL	5.7 mi	3 of 5	125	(205) 655-3226
East Glen	Birmingham, AL	8.0 mi	3 of 5	108	(205) 833-1777

Straight-line miles from the center of Clay. 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 Clay

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 36% of the $3,258 monthly median income of Clay 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 Clay: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Clay?

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 36% of the $3,258 monthly median income of Clay 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 Clay, AL