Parkinson's Care in Decatur, AL: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Decatur, AL: the local picture

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Morgan County)

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (11% in Morgan County)

10,356

residents 65 or older (18% of Decatur)

14

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

2,481 Decatur residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 24% in Morgan County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

1,027 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10%).

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

Decatur compared with Morgan County and Alabama

Census figure	Decatur	Morgan County	Alabama
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	24%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	11%	9.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.8%	8.4%	7.9%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	32%	29%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	4.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,447	$48,229	—

Older residents in towns around Decatur

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Trinity, AL	5.5 mi	459	15%
Priceville, AL	6.8 mi	461	22%
Hartselle, AL	9.6 mi	2,752	28%
Triana, AL	14 mi	325	18%
Athens, AL	14 mi	5,066	25%
Madison, AL	16 mi	7,628	14%

Home health agencies serving Decatur

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Moulton, AL	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 974-2741
Prohealth Home Health, LLC	Huntsville, AL	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(256) 945-9100
Adoration Home Health	Biloxi, MS	303 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(228) 388-4144
Adoration Home Health	Gulfport, MS	309 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(228) 831-9821
Amedisys Home Health, A Lawrence Medical Center Partner	Moulton, AL	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 974-2298
Aveanna Home Health	Athens, AL	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(256) 427-4657

Nursing homes near Decatur

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Decatur Health & Rehab Center	Decatur, AL	1.1 mi	1 of 5	119	(256) 340-5765
River City Center	Decatur, AL	1.5 mi	1 of 5	183	(256) 355-6911
Summerford Health And Rehab, LLC	Falkville, AL	14 mi	2 of 5	216	(256) 784-5275

Straight-line miles from the center of Decatur. 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 Decatur

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $3,871 monthly median income of Decatur households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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 Decatur: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Decatur?

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $3,871 monthly median income of Decatur households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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 Decatur, AL