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

Local figures

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

53%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (39% in Crisp County)

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (20% in Crisp County)

1,594

residents 65 or older (16% of Cordele)

4

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

795 Cordele residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (53%; 39% in Crisp County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

392 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (26%).

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

Cordele compared with Crisp County and Georgia

Census figure	Cordele	Crisp County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	53%	39%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	26%	20%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	30%	19%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	26%	26%
Households with no vehicle	23%	16%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,716	$33,390	—

Older residents in towns around Cordele

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Vienna, GA	9.5 mi	733	31%
Ashburn, GA	18 mi	955	32%
Unadilla, GA	21 mi	370	33%
Abbeville, GA	27 mi	349	30%
Montezuma, GA	28 mi	548	22%
Americus, GA	28 mi	2,362	18%

Home health agencies serving Cordele

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Macon	Macon, GA	65 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(478) 476-0181
Caresouth, An Affiliate Of Crisp Reg Hospital	Cordele, GA	0.8 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(229) 271-4690
Phoebe Home Health	Albany, GA	35 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(229) 312-9300
Pruitthealth @ Home - Valdosta	Valdosta, GA	78 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(229) 247-4665

Nursing homes near Cordele

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Crisp Regional Nsg & Rehab Ctr	Cordele, GA	1.5 mi	3 of 5	143	(229) 273-1481
Cordele Health And Rehabilitation	Cordele, GA	1.7 mi	1 of 5	100	(229) 273-1227
Pruitthealth - Ashburn	Ashburn, GA	19 mi	5 of 5	76	(229) 567-3473

Straight-line miles from the center of Cordele. 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 Cordele

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 48% of the $2,560 monthly median income of Cordele 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 Cordele: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Cordele?

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 48% of the $2,560 monthly median income of Cordele 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 Cordele, GA