Parkinson's Care in Cochran, GA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Cochran, GA: the local picture

44%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33% in Bleckley County)

3.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.1% in Bleckley County)

727

residents 65 or older (15% of Cochran)

3

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

289 Cochran residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (44%; 33% in Bleckley County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

21 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.2%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Cochran ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Cochran compared with Bleckley County and Georgia

Census figure	Cochran	Bleckley County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	44%	33%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.2%	4.1%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.1%	5.9%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	15%	18%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	31%	26%
Households with no vehicle	20%	8.2%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,625	$53,116	—

Older residents in towns around Cochran

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hawkinsville, GA	9.6 mi	777	46%
Eastman, GA	17 mi	948	33%
Perry, GA	23 mi	3,312	23%
Warner Robins, GA	23 mi	9,860	28%
Unadilla, GA	24 mi	370	33%
Centerville, GA	26 mi	1,460	26%

Home health agencies serving Cochran

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Atrium Health Navicent At Home	Macon, GA	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(478) 633-5600
Adoration Home Health	Eastman, GA	16 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(478) 374-2027
Adoration Home Health	Macon, GA	42 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(478) 405-1474

Nursing homes near Cochran

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bryant Health And Rehabilitation Center	Cochran, GA	0.5 mi	3 of 5	75	(478) 934-7682
Pinewood Healthcare Center	Hawkinsville, GA	11 mi	3 of 5	102	(478) 892-9171
Eastman Trails Of Journey LLC	Eastman, GA	16 mi	2 of 5	100	(478) 374-4733

Straight-line miles from the center of Cochran. 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 Cochran

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 57% of the $2,135 monthly median income of Cochran 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 Cochran: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Cochran?

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 57% of the $2,135 monthly median income of Cochran 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 Cochran, GA