Parkinson's Care in Diamondhead, MS: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Diamondhead, MS: the local picture

17%

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

3.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.6% in Hancock County)

2,687

residents 65 or older (29% of Diamondhead)

6

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

438 Diamondhead residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 25% in Hancock County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

99 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.8%).

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

Diamondhead compared with Hancock County and Mississippi

Census figure	Diamondhead	Hancock County	Mississippi
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.8%	8.6%	11%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	5.3%	8.8%
Residents 65 or older	29%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	0.9%	3.5%	6.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,673	$49,682	—

Older residents in towns around Diamondhead

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bay St. Louis, MS	4.1 mi	2,869	17%
Waveland, MS	6.5 mi	1,424	35%
Pass Christian, MS	8.0 mi	1,364	16%
Long Beach, MS	11 mi	3,434	28%
Gulfport, MS	17 mi	11,916	36%
Picayune, MS	22 mi	2,353	34%

Home health agencies serving Diamondhead

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	Gulfport, MS	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(228) 831-9821
Saad Home Health And Hospice Of MS	Diberville, MS	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(228) 432-8855
Vitalcaring Group	Gulfport, MS	17 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(228) 604-2155
Mississippi Homecare Of Picayune	Picayune, MS	23 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 749-9101
Deaconess Homecare- Region I	Laurel, MS	92 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(601) 649-2231
Enhabit Home Health Of The Gulf Coast	Gulfport, MS	19 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(228) 762-9355

Nursing homes near Diamondhead

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Memorial Woodland Village Nursing Center	Diamondhead, MS	1.8 mi	2 of 5	132	(228) 255-4832
Dunbar Village Terrace	Bay Saint Louis, MS	4.0 mi	4 of 5	60	(228) 466-3099
Pass Christian Health And Rehabiliation Center	Pass Christian, MS	8.4 mi	2 of 5	60	(228) 452-4344

Straight-line miles from the center of Diamondhead. 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 Diamondhead

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $5,223 monthly median income of Diamondhead households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi 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 Diamondhead: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Diamondhead?

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $5,223 monthly median income of Diamondhead households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi 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 Diamondhead, MS