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

Local figures

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

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Jackson County)

3.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.7% in Jackson County)

1,081

residents 65 or older (13% of Commerce)

11

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

227 Commerce residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 18% in Jackson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

32 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.5%).

Medicare lists 11 home health agencies serving Commerce ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Commerce compared with Jackson County and Georgia

Census figure	Commerce	Jackson County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	18%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.5%	6.7%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.9%	5.1%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	17%	26%
Households with no vehicle	1.2%	2.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,761	$59,066	—

Older residents in towns around Commerce

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Jefferson, GA	9.0 mi	1,708	18%
Pendergrass, GA	12 mi	134	2.2%
Lula, GA	17 mi	350	37%
Hoschton, GA	19 mi	627	7.2%
Statham, GA	19 mi	433	23%
Athens, GA	19 mi	15,758	20%

Home health agencies serving Commerce

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Northeast Georgia Home Health	Gainesville, GA	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 297-0041
Northeast Georgia Home Health Iii, LLC	Demorest, GA	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 754-6575
Tugaloo Home Health Agency, An Amedisys Company	Lavonia, GA	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 356-8480
Amedisys Home Health Of Covington	Covington, GA	52 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 787-1796
Piedmont Home Health	Athens, GA	19 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(833) 719-1991
Pruitthealth At Home - Gainesville	Gainesville, GA	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 533-7410

Nursing homes near Commerce

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hill Haven Nursing Home	Commerce, GA	0.3 mi	3 of 5	70	(706) 336-8000
Northridge Health And Rehabilitation	Commerce, GA	0.5 mi	4 of 5	167	(706) 335-1300
Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, The	Athens, GA	16 mi	1 of 5	148	(706) 355-7400

Straight-line miles from the center of Commerce. 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 Commerce

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 26% of the $4,730 monthly median income of Commerce 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 Commerce: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Commerce?

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 26% of the $4,730 monthly median income of Commerce 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 Commerce, GA