Parkinson's Care in Dickson, TN: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Dickson, TN: the local picture

23%

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

9.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.6% in Dickson County)

2,349

residents 65 or older (14% of Dickson)

14

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

534 Dickson residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 24% in Dickson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

206 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.1%).

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

Dickson compared with Dickson County and Tennessee

Census figure	Dickson	Dickson County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	24%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.1%	9.6%	8.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	7.0%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	28%	29%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	2.9%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,701	$50,523	—

Older residents in towns around Dickson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
White Bluff, TN	9.1 mi	690	21%
Kingston Springs, TN	15 mi	616	15%
Fairview, TN	15 mi	1,197	26%
Centerville, TN	17 mi	755	27%
Ashland City, TN	23 mi	884	22%
Waverly, TN	23 mi	1,131	28%

Home health agencies serving Dickson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Nashville, TN	40 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(615) 360-9000
Nhc Homecare Of Columbia	Columbia, TN	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(931) 381-1234
Adoration Home Health, LLC	Madison, TN	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 733-3600
Amedisys Home Health	Nashville, TN	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(615) 313-7400
Aveanna Home Health	Murfreesboro, TN	57 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 366-6060
Accentcare Home Health Of Nashville	Franklin, TN	35 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 441-1747

Nursing homes near Dickson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nhc Healthcare, Dickson	Dickson, TN	1.6 mi	5 of 5	191	(615) 446-8046
Dickson Health And Rehab	Dickson, TN	1.8 mi	1 of 5	70	(615) 446-5171
Life Care Center Of Centerville	Centerville, TN	20 mi	4 of 5	132	(931) 729-4236

Straight-line miles from the center of Dickson. 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 Dickson

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,225 monthly median income of Dickson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee 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 TennCare CHOICES: how to get paid to care for a family member in Tennessee.

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 Dickson: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Dickson?

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,225 monthly median income of Dickson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee 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 Dickson, TN