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

Local figures

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

7.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Lumpkin County)

1.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.6% in Lumpkin County)

1,188

residents 65 or older (16% of Dahlonega)

6

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

77 Dahlonega residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (7.1%; 15% in Lumpkin County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

11 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (1.0%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Dahlonega ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Dahlonega compared with Lumpkin County and Georgia

Census figure	Dahlonega	Lumpkin County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	7.1%	15%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	1.0%	6.6%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.4%	4.6%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	21%	26%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	2.3%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$126,719	$65,490	—

Older residents in towns around Dahlonega

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Dawsonville, GA	11 mi	637	12%
Cleveland, GA	13 mi	675	32%
Gainesville, GA	19 mi	6,676	27%
Lula, GA	20 mi	350	37%
Oakwood, GA	22 mi	592	32%
Cumming, GA	24 mi	1,400	29%

Home health agencies serving Dahlonega

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Northeast Georgia Home Health	Gainesville, GA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 297-0041
Tugaloo Home Health Agency, An Amedisy Company	Gainesville, GA	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 532-2013
Northeast Georgia Home Health Iii, LLC	Demorest, GA	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(706) 754-6575
Pruitthealth At Home - Gainesville	Gainesville, GA	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 533-7410
Accentcare Home Health Of Northeast Georgia	Buford, GA	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(678) 450-9950
Enhabit Home Health	Gainesville, GA	18 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 536-0497

Nursing homes near Dahlonega

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Gold City Health And Rehab	Dahlonega, GA	0.3 mi	1 of 5	102	(706) 864-3045
Chelsey Park Health And Rehabilitation	Dahlonega, GA	0.6 mi	5 of 5	60	(706) 482-3000
Friendship Health And Rehab	Cleveland, GA	12 mi	5 of 5	89	(706) 865-3131

Straight-line miles from the center of Dahlonega. 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 Dahlonega

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 12% of the $10,560 monthly median income of Dahlonega 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 Dahlonega: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Dahlonega?

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 12% of the $10,560 monthly median income of Dahlonega 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 Dahlonega, GA