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

Local figures

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

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Ben Hill County)

34%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.6% in Ben Hill County)

495

residents 65 or older (17% of Cuthbert)

2

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

96 Cuthbert residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 19% in Ben Hill County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

152 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (34%).

Medicare lists 2 home health agencies serving Cuthbert ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Cuthbert compared with Ben Hill County and Georgia

Census figure	Cuthbert	Ben Hill County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	19%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	34%	5.6%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.1%	6.3%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	71%	32%	26%
Households with no vehicle	37%	6.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$17,500	$33,208	—

Older residents in towns around Cuthbert

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Dawson, GA	21 mi	810	27%
Eufaula, AL	23 mi	2,581	28%
Blakely, GA	28 mi	836	34%
Abbeville, AL	31 mi	995	27%
Leesburg, GA	37 mi	395	25%
Albany, GA	39 mi	10,942	30%

Home health agencies serving Cuthbert

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Pruitthealth @ Home-Albany	Albany, GA	37 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(229) 435-2109
Phoebe Home Health	Albany, GA	40 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(229) 312-9300

Nursing homes near Cuthbert

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Joe-Anne Burgin Health And Rehabilitation	Cuthbert, GA	0.3 mi	5 of 5	80	(229) 732-2288
Calhoun Nursing Home	Edison, GA	15 mi	5 of 5	60	(229) 835-2251
Reserve At Fort Gaines Of Journey LLC, The	Fort Gaines, GA	19 mi	2 of 5	60	(229) 768-2521

Straight-line miles from the center of Cuthbert. 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 Cuthbert

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 84% of the $1,458 monthly median income of Cuthbert 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 Cuthbert: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Cuthbert?

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 84% of the $1,458 monthly median income of Cuthbert 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 Cuthbert, GA