Parkinson's Care in Collegedale, TN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Collegedale, TN: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Hamilton County)

1.5%

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

2,008

residents 65 or older (18% of Collegedale)

4

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

380 Collegedale residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 21% in Hamilton County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

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

Collegedale compared with Hamilton County and Tennessee

Census figure	Collegedale	Hamilton County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	21%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	1.5%	8.0%	8.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.8%	7.2%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	5.8%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,553	$56,058	—

Older residents in towns around Collegedale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Apison, TN	4.0 mi	470	17%
Harrison, TN	7.5 mi	1,559	13%
South Cleveland, TN	8.7 mi	1,450	19%
Ringgold, GA	11 mi	705	33%
East Ridge, TN	11 mi	4,078	24%
Chattanooga, TN	11 mi	32,190	22%

Home health agencies serving Collegedale

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Chattanooga	Chattanooga, TN	5.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 472-3069
Accentcare Home Health Of Tennessee	Chattanooga, TN	5.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(423) 855-6233
Suncrest Home Health	Ooltewah, TN	1.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(423) 238-7878
Beacon Home Health	Chattanooga, TN	5.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(423) 386-1152

Nursing homes near Collegedale

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Collegedale	Collegedale, TN	0.4 mi	4 of 5	124	(423) 396-2182
Life Care Center Of Ooltewah	Ooltewah, TN	2.6 mi	4 of 5	120	(423) 531-0600
Chattanooga Health And Rehab Center	Chattanooga, TN	3.6 mi	1 of 5	127	(423) 892-1716

Straight-line miles from the center of Collegedale. 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 Collegedale

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,379 monthly median income of Collegedale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee 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 TennCare CHOICES: how to get paid to care for a family member in Tennessee.

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 Collegedale: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Collegedale?

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,379 monthly median income of Collegedale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee 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 Collegedale, TN