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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in East Point, GA: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Fulton County)

6.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.4% in Fulton County)

4,035

residents 65 or older (11% of East Point)

13

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

915 East Point residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 19% in Fulton County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

273 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.8%).

Medicare lists 13 home health agencies serving East Point ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

East Point compared with Fulton County and Georgia

Census figure	East Point	Fulton County	Georgia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	19%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.8%	8.4%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.9%	6.3%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	11%	13%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	34%	26%
Households with no vehicle	14%	10%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,707	$60,089	—

Older residents in towns around East Point

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
College Park, GA	2.1 mi	1,374	25%
Hapeville, GA	3.7 mi	587	36%
South Fulton, GA	6.8 mi	12,436	20%
Atlanta, GA	7.0 mi	62,059	21%
Union City, GA	7.4 mi	2,925	27%
Forest Park, GA	7.5 mi	2,493	19%

Home health agencies serving East Point

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Central Home Health Care, An Amedisys Company	Douglasville, GA	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 942-1609
Interim Healthcare Of Atlanta Inc	Atlanta, GA	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(404) 843-2708
Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc	Marietta, GA	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(404) 215-6000
Centerwell Home Health	Peachtree City, GA	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(770) 487-1399
Medside Home Health Agency	Sandy Springs, GA	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(404) 633-7433
Accentcare Home Health Of Georgia	Roswell, GA	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 749-4301

Nursing homes near East Point

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Healthcare At College Park, LLC	College Park, GA	1.9 mi	1 of 5	100	(404) 767-8609
Bonterra Transitional Care & Rehabilitation	East Point, GA	2.8 mi	1 of 5	118	(404) 767-7591
Crestview Health & Rehab Ctr	Atlanta, GA	3.4 mi	1 of 5	388	(404) 616-8100

Straight-line miles from the center of East Point. 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 East Point

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 26% of the $4,642 monthly median income of East Point 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 East Point: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in East Point?

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 26% of the $4,642 monthly median income of East Point 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 East Point, GA