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

Local figures

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

44%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Weakley County)

16%

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

852

residents 65 or older (29% of Dresden)

9

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

366 Dresden residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (44%; 29% in Weakley County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

134 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (16%).

Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Dresden ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Dresden compared with Weakley County and Tennessee

Census figure	Dresden	Weakley County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	44%	29%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	16%	11%	8.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.7%	5.5%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	29%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	67%	30%	29%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	5.5%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,044	$43,750	—

Older residents in towns around Dresden

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Martin, TN	9.4 mi	1,189	30%
McKenzie, TN	15 mi	1,085	40%
Paris, TN	22 mi	2,271	29%
Union City, TN	22 mi	1,979	25%
Huntingdon, TN	25 mi	777	29%
Trenton, TN	25 mi	732	27%

Home health agencies serving Dresden

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health Martin	Martin, TN	9.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(731) 587-2996
Nhc Homecare Milan	Milan, TN	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(731) 686-7471
Beacon Home Health	Jackson, TN	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(731) 664-2264
Volunteer Home Care	Humboldt, TN	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(731) 784-7200
Tennessee Quality Care - Home Health	Parsons, TN	53 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(615) 656-3658
Baptist Memorial Home Care	Huntingdon, TN	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(901) 986-3220

Nursing homes near Dresden

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hillview Community Living Center	Dresden, TN	0.6 mi	4 of 5	70	(731) 364-2450
Weakley Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Dresden, TN	0.8 mi	1 of 5	139	(731) 364-3158
Diversicare Of Martin	Martin, TN	10 mi	5 of 5	150	(731) 587-0503

Straight-line miles from the center of Dresden. 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 Dresden

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 46% of the $2,920 monthly median income of Dresden 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 Dresden: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Dresden?

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 46% of the $2,920 monthly median income of Dresden 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 Dresden, TN