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

Local figures

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

29%

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

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.3% in Newton County)

2,446

residents 65 or older (17% of Covington)

14

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

648 Covington residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 25% in Newton County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

252 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 14 home health agencies serving Covington ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Covington compared with Newton County and Georgia

Census figure	Covington	Newton County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	25%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	8.3%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.4%	6.8%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	17%	13%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	22%	26%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	3.4%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,485	$56,073	—

Older residents in towns around Covington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Social Circle, GA	8.2 mi	782	35%
Conyers, GA	8.7 mi	2,933	21%
Lakeview Estates, GA	13 mi	60	70%
Monroe, GA	15 mi	1,956	32%
Loganville, GA	16 mi	1,931	30%
Lithonia, GA	17 mi	171	74%

Home health agencies serving Covington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys Company	Tucker, GA	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 938-9611
Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys Company	Douglasville, GA	52 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 942-1609
Centerwell Home Health	Kennesaw, GA	52 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(470) 795-7907
Amedisys Home Health Of Covington	Covington, GA	5.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 787-1796
Guardian Home Care Of Central Georgia	Watkinsville, GA	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 354-6073
Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc	Marietta, GA	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(404) 215-6000

Nursing homes near Covington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Riverside Health Care Center	Covington, GA	1.2 mi	2 of 5	159	(770) 787-0211
Pruitthealth - Covington	Covington, GA	1.5 mi	3 of 5	71	(770) 786-0427
Social Circle Nsg & Rehab Ctr	Social Circle, GA	8.7 mi	3 of 5	65	(770) 464-2019

Straight-line miles from the center of Covington. 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 Covington

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 34% of the $3,624 monthly median income of Covington 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 Covington: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Covington?

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 34% of the $3,624 monthly median income of Covington 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 Covington, GA